Re: [Amc-list] Need upper rad hose for 86 CJ w/258 and serpentinebelt

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When I did the 4.0L into the American with the 4.0L's angled neck I just took a mockup of what Ineeded in to advance american and started scrounging.
  First store sucked, guy was an assa nd little to no help.
Second store guy was wonderfull, took his time, toiok me back and we looked for 30 minutes or better till we matched up useable upper and lower hoses.
  So, if you have ot go that route, try more than one store! 
Even if they are the same chain!

You could always build a steel hose, but that could be a little involved.
Seen it done before. Painted exterior to match engine, hose connectors on both ends.
   Guy just used standard exhaust tubing and some cutt and weld for the tighter sections.

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Graham, George W (GE Infra, Energy)" <george.graham@xxxxxx>
> I posted this issue to the List a few months back.   There's a problem
> with the newer Gates and Goodyear hoses for this application.  The leg
> going to the T-stat housing is cut too short.  I spoke with a Gates rep
> about this, and they are "looking into it" -- I'm not holding my breath.
> 
> I did get one that does work from Advance Auto (partsamerica).   Was
> their "Drive-Rite" house-brand hose B71384 -- made by Dayco I think.   I
> bought a couple spares while I was at it.
> 
> George Graham
> AMC of Houston
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Todd Tomason [mailto:jayscore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:16 PM
> To: AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans.
> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Need upper rad hose for 86 CJ w/258 and
> serpentinebelt
> 
> You might try one for a Spirit.  My 83 has a serpentine belt.  The upper
> port is on the passenger side.  Should be Gates part no 21203.
> 
> Todd
> 
> On Wednesday 25 June 2008 19:38, Spro wrote:
> > Guess you could call it the "California Edition", but its in Michigan.
> 
> > Have tried multiple chain vendors, but all the hoses interfere with 
> > the belt system.
> >
> > Anybody know a vendor that carries the right one, or a car application
> 
> > that used a 258 with a serpentine belt and the upper radiator port on 
> > the same side?
> >
> >
> >
> > -Spro
> >
> 
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