Lower radiator hose for stepdown w/ dodge radiator

GrimGreaser

I can't seem to find what I'm looking for... Any of you guys with the dodge van radiators have the lower hose numbers you're using handy? The set-up I was using completely failed yesterday spilling all my coolant... I'd like to have a single hose from now on.

Thanks!

[Deleted User]

Grim - I put a Dodge van rad. in my '50 Super Six several years ago. If I remember right the outlet on the bottom was bigger then the water pump inlit . It was bigger at the outer end of the outlet, But at the end next to thhe tank it reduced down to 1& 1/2". I sawed off the outer, larger end of the outlet which left a 1& 1/2' outlet. I then went to an auto parts store that let me search thier formed hose inventory and I found a hose with the proper bends to fit.One of the bends came close to the motor mount so I ground a little rubber off the side of the mount. I looked at the hose now - no number. I hope this helps. Norm

DavidC

http://hudsonrestoration1948-54.com/PDFFiles/Hudson Stepdown Radiator Replacement_Richie Hodges.pdf.pdf

The above link should have the info you're looking for

Dave

DavidC

Also, a previous forum suggested the following Goodyear hoses, 60859 and 61563, which will require some modification

Dave