Re: [Amc-list] Found A Hose 65 American OHV

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'd suspect that the 2 rubber connectors wouldn't have enough flex to allow
engine movement without tearing the inlet off the radiator. ?

Ken


Quoting Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx:

> 
> Looks like you'd need a tight radius mandrel bend and a uh non-tight radius
> mandrel bend.
> I'd get the tight swaged out to match the outled on the engine then line the
> two up to the perspective ends on the engine and radiatoer and cut and weld
> them together.  
>    Use two pieces of hose to connect them to the radiator and engine. Paint
> them engine color or black.
> 
> Be a PIA, but looks doable.
> 
> --
> Mark Price
> Morgantown, WV
> 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
> " I realize that death is inevitable.
> I just don't want to be around when it happens! "
> 
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Here is the old flex radiator hose I wanted to replace. Note kink:
> > 
> >
> http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o115/pacerman_01/rambler196ohv/auction11089.j
> > pg?t=1228279555
> > 
> > 
> > Here is the new old stock hose I found on Ebay.  It was listed for a 58-60
> 
> > Rambler and a 60 Classic.  Works fine. I had to cut 1 inch off of the
> radiator 
> > end of the hose.  
> > 
> >
> http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o115/pacerman_01/rambler196ohv/auction11090.j
> > pg?t=1228279663
> > 
> > As we have discussed on the list, molded hoses that fit are very hard to
> find.  
> > I think I'm putting too much time and money into this old Rambler but I
> can't 
> > stop myself from trying to improve it.  I have so many other projects
> calling 
> > though.  
> > 
> > Joe Fulton
> > 
> > 
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