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I bought a set of "original style" radiator hoses for my '70 Cougar 351W from one of the Cougar vendors. These are the ones with the Autolite part number and include the clamps. Very nice looking item, but the lower hose is slightly different in shape from the one that came off the car, and the radiator end has a diameter that is too large to grip the radiator outlet. I have a new radiator from O'Reilly, and the outlet is the same diameter as the old radiator that was in the car. The upper hose fits great.
Has anyone else experienced problems with lower hose fitment? I don't know if the "cheapy" radiators are the problem or if these remanufactured hoses are not quite right. Current plan is to take the old hose back to Houston with me and see if I can find a suitable replacement, but if anyone has already solved this I'd love to know how so I can save some time.
Thanks!
Jeff
Has anyone else experienced problems with lower hose fitment? I don't know if the "cheapy" radiators are the problem or if these remanufactured hoses are not quite right. Current plan is to take the old hose back to Houston with me and see if I can find a suitable replacement, but if anyone has already solved this I'd love to know how so I can save some time.
Thanks!
Jeff