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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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Can any one tell me how the trans cooling lines are run in a 72 C3.. Lines I ordered look like they come out of trans make a 90 degree to right fender then bends and looks like it goes under frame to above lower control arm ?? Is this correct ??? I have a pic of how it looks if someone can help me ? If its not correct can some one tell me where i can get a set of lines that fit correct from? I have a 350 engine with a TH400 trans. I can be called at 215-816-9844 also. Thanks
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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If you look down the passenger's side radiator tank, you'll see where the metal lines come up and the rubber lines to the tranny fluid cooler connect.

The aftermarket providers carry pre-bent cooler lines.

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There were rubber lines previously so I am trying to install aftermarket SS lines, they don't have rubber lines to the tranny fluid cooler. How should the metal lines run from the tranny to the cooler. So should they run run on the lower frame to right below the radiator then turn up ? And can you recommend where to get a correct set of lines from ?

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See if this helps at all (grain of salt, various changes but the routing is the same)







This corner gusset is added but the lines go in that corner where it is




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Thanks for your help ! Greatly appreciated !
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