Upper Radiator hose

[White1972k5]

Good morning,

I recently purchased an upper radiator hose from brothers for my 72 K5f with the 350 SBC. Unfortunately those require some metal tubing that I no longer have.

Has anyone found other years or makes that fits these trucks. I am seeing a lot of pictures online with molded hoses so I’m sure they exist just can’t seem to find the right part number. Currently I have a flex line that is way too long and looks ridiculous.

Someone posted in another forum that maybe the 73-74 stock hose would work. Thoughts?

 

[naranja72]

A part number from Rock Auto for a one piece upper radiator hose: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinf...1Ih6HfznITsmYMJsDIk+XbTE98JsfvVKN6JM68+CFcw==

 

[White1972k5]

Thank you. I will give that one a try. They are all listed as one piece and I have gotten 2 or 3 already that don’t fit. Anyone have any first-hand experience with this issue?

 

[BobK]

An idea to replace that tube...I got a scrap piece of 1"3/4" aluminized exhaust tubing from my local muffler shop and added a couple beads with my welder.
I did this back in 2004. It's never leaked.

 

[6872xtc]

I have seen several versions in the aftermarket. Speedway Motors has a bunch, probably other places too. There are straight ones and some with different bends in them. Lots of aluminum ones available, from what a remember.

 

[Oldburb]

I put a Gates 20983 in my burby. Bet you could cut it down to fit.

 

[Oldburb]

Also put in a 45 degree swivel coolant neck with it.

 

[bp71k5]

Also put in a 45 degree swivel coolant neck with it.

Yep, a swivel neck should allow a stock rubber hose to fit. Its how I did mine.