Need number for lower radiator hose BBC
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From: Charles Town WV
Need number for lower radiator hose BBC
I have gone through 3 radiator hoses that don't fit. I have a BB radiator and a BB.
Does anyone have a part number for a Gates hose that will fit my setup?
Thanks
Does anyone have a part number for a Gates hose that will fit my setup?
Thanks
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Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (Steve Straus)
Steve, don't most BB's have the two piece hose with the metal tube in the middle going over the front support member? I picked up the "stock hose" for the water pump to the pipe spacer, and a 8" bulk piece of the same diameter. Works fine.
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Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (Steve Straus)
I thought the 2 piece hose was just if you had A/C.
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Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (Steve Straus)
Noone else has a lower radiator hose on big block?
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Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (Steve Straus)
I have a SB right now with a BB radiator. No AC, and the three piece lower hose, which mates right up to the SB pump! :confused:
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (1970 Stingray)
Ok, here's the part number they recommend that I COULD NOT get to fit. It's a gates 20813.
Has anyone gotten one of thsoe to fit?
Has anyone gotten one of thsoe to fit?
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Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (Steve Straus)
steve.
I had the same problem with my bb .My problem was when i changed my water pump i installed the short water pump instead of the long one this is the length of the spout at the hose connection,as a result the stock hose would not fit,too short.I had to lnstall a piece of exhaust pipe in the middle to make hose longer.don;t know if this is your problem....it was mine. geno
I had the same problem with my bb .My problem was when i changed my water pump i installed the short water pump instead of the long one this is the length of the spout at the hose connection,as a result the stock hose would not fit,too short.I had to lnstall a piece of exhaust pipe in the middle to make hose longer.don;t know if this is your problem....it was mine. geno
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (C-3 454)
steve.
I had the same problem with my bb .My problem was when i changed my water pump i installed the short water pump instead of the long one this is the length of the spout at the hose connection,as a result the stock hose would not fit,too short.I had to lnstall a piece of exhaust pipe in the middle to make hose longer.don;t know if this is your problem....it was mine. geno
I had the same problem with my bb .My problem was when i changed my water pump i installed the short water pump instead of the long one this is the length of the spout at the hose connection,as a result the stock hose would not fit,too short.I had to lnstall a piece of exhaust pipe in the middle to make hose longer.don;t know if this is your problem....it was mine. geno
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Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (Steve Straus)
Steve
All i know is my stock hose fit .I changed my water pump ordering a short one thinking like you ,i would need a short one for clearance .After change my stock one wouldn't fit
All i know is my stock hose fit .I changed my water pump ordering a short one thinking like you ,i would need a short one for clearance .After change my stock one wouldn't fit
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (Cool427shark)
Steve,
I used the NAPA hose for by BB427. I dont know what the part number was. My hose was one piece. It was a pita to put on.
I used the NAPA hose for by BB427. I dont know what the part number was. My hose was one piece. It was a pita to put on.
Gates usually does me right, but in this case they've failed miserably. I've tried every lower hose they make for the car, BB or SB. None of them fit. I know I have a Factory BB radiator and my water pump is just a plain BBC water pump.
The gates hoses didn't have the springs in them either, which kind of bothered me.
In any case, I ordered Napa NBH7687 which has the spring in the hose.
I can't believe I'm having this much damn trouble with a stupid hose. This isn't supposed to be difficult.
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Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (Steve Straus)
My Corvette Parts Catalog shows a part number 3947868 for the lower hose. It fits 69 427's and 70 to 74 454's. gmpartsdirect.com(a genuine GM Dealer) says it is still available. GM list is $25.67, their cost is $12.84+shipping and handling(about $8.00). The upper hose is available also, number 331876 for about the same money(second part is about $4.00 s&h). Nice thing about GM hoses is that that have the GM logo and part numbers. Good luck
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: Need number for lower radiator hose BBC (gkvetteuno)
My Corvette Parts Catalog shows a part number 3947868 for the lower hose. It fits 69 427's and 70 to 74 454's. gmpartsdirect.com(a genuine GM Dealer) says it is still available. GM list is $25.67, their cost is $12.84+shipping and handling(about $8.00). The upper hose is available also, number 331876 for about the same money(second part is about $4.00 s&h). Nice thing about GM hoses is that that have the GM logo and part numbers. Good luck
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