Yeah I’m currently running the Truck accessories with higher water pump outlet.
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
I guess a starting point would be a GMT800 8.1 lower hose. At least you know the bends at the pump will be right. Might have to tweak a little at the radiator, but worth a shot.
beags86
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Why not use tube with some rubber end to connect to the pump/radiator?
Here's a little write up on a quick tool to put some beads in the tube.
Then get your bends figured out and have an exhaust shop bend you some exhaust toob....
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2586877
Here's a little write up on a quick tool to put some beads in the tube.
Then get your bends figured out and have an exhaust shop bend you some exhaust toob....
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2586877
If you already have the 8.1 hose, you could always put a plug on the extra line. I mean if you think that's bad, look at my lower hose. Need this for the rear heater.
Went with @Kay86K5’s idea and went with a universal hose from Autozone. Fit perfect and looks pretty good.
Yep, I read about everyone trying to find a specific radiator hose from a specific year to fit, but when I went to the auto parts store and saw those universal ones that were cheaper, I thought to myself, "screw that, I'm just going to use those"
Looks good!
beags86
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I never understood that "I'm tripping over my own d**k to find model XX hose, when you can just buy one of those...Yep, I read about everyone trying to find a specific radiator hose from a specific year to fit, but when I went to the auto parts store and saw those universal ones that were cheaper, I thought to myself, "screw that, I'm just going to use those"
Looks good!
Yep, 1-3/4"x19.5" was a perfect fit. Just need to get some hose clampsYep, I read about everyone trying to find a specific radiator hose from a specific year to fit, but when I went to the auto parts store and saw those universal ones that were cheaper, I thought to myself, "screw that, I'm just going to use those"
Looks good!
Not to be a dick to anybody that goes that with that universal hose...probably do it myself in the same situation. But for a guy like Larry that wants as factory looking as possible that hose just will not do.
beags86
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Yeah, I understand that. I really do.
But it's not worth the aggravation for me.
So many things when I swapped the 454 into my 77 are homemade, just make it work, I`m a farmer and this is what I got right now kind of deal.
When I swapped a 454 into my old 78 way back I was lucky enough to find every factory part you would never know it didn`t come that way new.
beags86
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So many things when I swapped the 454 into my 77 are homemade, just make it work, I`m a farmer and this is what I got right now kind of deal.
When I swapped a 454 into my old 78 way back I was lucky enough to find every factory part you would never know it didn`t come that way new.
Haha, I know how it goes. I was ziptieing and duct taping long before roadkill made it cool.
Still waiting for roadkill to make the scotchlok wiring connecter cool.....
His ocd would not let a universal hose ride for the non-factory look but also ease of getting replacement later. However two things to that, on a lifted truck you would have a hell of a time seeing that hose standing next to the truck and looking under the hood. Plus any part store in the country has the flex hoses in stock.
It's not ideal, but a very workable solution for that setup.
Absolutely!
beags86
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I actually don't care for the look of those hoses either. But if I have a year to research they correct part vs. am I trying to get it running in a weekend or two.
I know that's a bit contradictory to what I said earlier. But it's all application to.
I'm trying to do my chevelle to the best of my ability and money allow, vs and if I was building a wheeler I was going to bash off rocks. (Not yours greg- just a general statement)
79rustyk10
3/4 ton status
Lol! I have that mod on my plug wires too! " The only way to do it" Right Andrew!
Lol, exactly!
Dumb question...if you're using a Workhorse hose, what are the odds of finding a replacement when on the side of the road? I'd think the odds are pretty slim.
beags86
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I guess you carry the flex hose in the back?Dumb question...if you're using a Workhorse hose, what are the odds of finding a replacement when on the side of the road? I'd think the odds are pretty slim.
