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: New Alumitech in my 65-But can't find the right hose?


wickster
Apr 21st, 09, 10:26 PM
Just installed a 1966 Crossflow Alumitech Rad in my 1965 Chevelle (Small Block). I have an Edelbrock Intake and am using both temperature sensors (one on each side of the water neck) so I have to use the waterneck that points straight along the centerline of the car . Same as stock '65 I think?

Not sure what to use for hoses? Surely I can't be the only one who has been to this special place before?

64SS427
Apr 22nd, 09, 1:47 AM
Get dimensions of what you need, diameters at both ends and length between, then head down to your FLAPS. Gates makes a Molded Coolant hose book they should have. Dig through it until you find the dimensions you need. The hose for a 65 may be fine. What did you have before?

Devin

72sbc427
Apr 22nd, 09, 2:00 AM
Most standard parts stores (autozone etc) have coolant tubes in the performance section that can be molded to the needed application. They are rather expensive however. I personally like the fabricated look of a custom made piece from a shop made from aluminum.

cobaltchev67
Apr 22nd, 09, 4:03 AM
I don't know if you like 'flashy' or not, but these types of radiator hoses seal well, can be cut to length to fit and obviously are flexible. I bought mine off eBay years back and I've seen many different vendors sell them.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q329/boarder022/1967%20Chevelle/IMG_0656.jpg

ALUMITECH REPRODUCTIONS
Apr 22nd, 09, 8:32 AM
Just installed a 1966 Crossflow Alumitech Rad in my 1965 Chevelle (Small Block). I have an Edelbrock Intake and am using both temperature sensors (one on each side of the water neck) so I have to use the waterneck that points straight along the centerline of the car . Same as stock '65 I think?

Not sure what to use for hoses? Surely I can't be the only one who has been to this special place before?

here is the link to details .. he has all the correct hoses

http://www.detailsresto.com/index.html

Don