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    Radiator hose

    I need to replace the upper radiator hose,on my 31. I know I have to remove the hood. But do I have to tilt the radiator back or can I sneak the hose in without tilting.As long I lube the inside of the hose. Also witch is the best hose clamp I can use? I forgot to mention it's not a point car. It's my daily driver
    thanks.
    Last edited by Johnnymo; 08-14-2017, 04:00 PM.
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    Just loosen the rad bolts so it can tilt back a little. But some powder or lube on outside to help to get it on.
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      You shouldn't need to move anything
      Warm up the hose, hot water or in the sun. Slide it down the outlet, bend it a little start it on the radiator, slide it up.
      Lub with soapy water, daily driver you could use worm gear modern clamps.
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      • Mitch
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        Mitch commented
        08-14-2017, 04:50 PM
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        i do it like Big hammer mentioned,, a little silicone spray aids in it sliding...
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      I use these, they are so positive, never had a leak.

      Bolt Clamps - Hose Clamps & Clamping Tools - MSC Industrial Supply
      https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tnpla/61584595?cid=ppc-google-New+-+Hose%2C+Tube%2C+Fittings+%26+Valves+-+PLA_sSk78BlZf___164110844595_c_S&mkwid=sSk78BlZf|dc&pcrid=164110844595&rd=k&product_id=61584595&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlMXMBRC1ARIsAKKGuwjqIltdYj7PvZro9YWT5p9knLZS6VLPS7WFNAC5w9WZMw-77-Uy4QwaApTcEALw_wcB
      Find Bolt Clamps at MSC Industrial Supply, serving the metalworking, safety, and MRO industries for over 75 years


      You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!
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      • Mitch
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        Mitch commented
        08-14-2017, 06:15 PM
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        I like the originals and never had a leak
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      • CarlG
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        CarlG commented
        08-15-2017, 03:15 PM
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        Same kind I use. Got mine at a marine hardware store.
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    • #5
      YEP, Mitch, they don't leak if you rub the inside of the clamp & the outside of the hose with K-Y JELLY;)
      KY KDad
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      • Mitch
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        Mitch commented
        08-14-2017, 11:15 PM
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        I will remember that good advice
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      Just wanna say thanks to all
      I layed the hose in the sun for about an hour. Lubed the Inside of the hose with KY. and it slid right on no problem. I didn't even have to remove the hood.
      I'm one happy camper ;)
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        WTG Johnny, knew ya could handle it!!
        You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!
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