Ruby
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Need some help from those that have big block swapped there M body. What lower radiator hose did you use? I'm using a water pump housing with a passenger side outlet. I've been searching around for info with no luck. thanks
Big block lower radiator hose
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Aspen500
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Hey neighbor just to the north! Wish I could remember what hose I used, also have the passenger outlet pump housing. I'll let you know if I find what it is for. All I recall off the top of my head is it was for a small block Mopar, possibly even an F/M/J body with a couple inches trimmed off at the radiator(?).
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Using a 20" or 26" radiator (which might not matter)? Radiator from an FMJ or pickup (or aftermarket)?
I will be doing this soon, but hadn't gotten that far, yet.
BudW
I will be doing this soon, but hadn't gotten that far, yet.
BudW
Ruby
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Hey neighbor just to the north! Wish I could remember what hose I used, also have the passenger outlet pump housing. I'll let you know if I find what it is for. All I recall off the top of my head is it was for a small block Mopar, possibly even an F/M/J body with a couple inches trimmed off at the radiator(?).
Howdy neighbor! Oh how I hate trying to remember what make and model I get certain parts from for projects. I should just write that info down, but I'm sure i would lose that! lol. Finally going to be using that 727 transmission I got from you...so yay!
Ruby
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For now just using the stock 26" M body radiator as it's new. Eventually will swap to truck radiator once engine upgrades are started.
So far this swap has been pretty straight forward. The lower radiator hose has been the only real hang up I've had.
If I can remember when I get home I'll look. I've got a big block with a passenger side outlet. Tag might still be on the hose.
Aspen500
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I did have the info written in a notebook but,,,,,,,,,,,,haven't the slightest idea of what happened to it.
Refresh my memory, the trans thing was quite a few years ago. Did you have a Charger? I had a small block 727 also and that is going in a guy's Aspen wagon so it's cool yours is going into an M-body!
Refresh my memory, the trans thing was quite a few years ago. Did you have a Charger? I had a small block 727 also and that is going in a guy's Aspen wagon so it's cool yours is going into an M-body!
Ruby
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That would be great thanks!
Ruby
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Aspen500
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I did have the info written in a notebook but,,,,,,,,,,,,haven't the slightest idea of what happened to it.
Refresh my memory, the trans thing was quite a few years ago. Did you have a Charger? I had a small block 727 also and that is going in a guy's Aspen wagon so it's cool yours is going into an M-body!
Refresh my memory, the trans thing was quite a few years ago. Did you have a Charger? I had a small block 727 also and that is going in a guy's Aspen wagon so it's cool yours is going into an M-body!
Here it is: Dayco 70445 Dayco Molded Radiator Hoses | Summit Racing
Dayco 70445. You'll need to trim it for proper length where it meets the radiator, but the mold is correct.
Dayco 70445. You'll need to trim it for proper length where it meets the radiator, but the mold is correct.
Ruby
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Awesome! Thank you! I’ll have to get one on order. I ended up cobbling a lower hose that may or may not last Saturday morning. Was able to fire motor up Sunday afternoon
Aspen500
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That's the hose I probably used, or maybe not. While looking at it, remembered I had to trim an inch or so off the pump housing end, otherwise it came down too low and was against the k-frame. That made the hose angle different, so it hit the fan shroud, which resulted in needing to notch the shroud for clearance. One thing leads to another.............lol.
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