Radiator hose '66 toronado
#1
Radiator hose '66 toronado
Adding to my issues with replacing my radiator on my '66 Toronado is that I'm finding that the "lower" hose neck on my original radiator is 1 1/2" but new hoses are 1 3/4". I have had 2 new hoses now, the first one, a corrugated Dayco, was 1 3/4" and the 2nd hose, a continental elite molded hose, was also 1 3/4". The old one I took off was a corrugated hose and was also 1 3/4" and the neck had a small 3" section of 1 1/2" hose on to accommodate (take up the difference), of the bigger 1 3/4" old hose. My question now is, why are the new hoses larger at the neck end or is it that my original radiator, has been repaired at some time and a smaller lower neck added for some unknown reason?
#2
Manufacturers of replacement parts want to minimize costs so they can maximize profits. There is very little profit in parts for cars that are over half a century old, especially ones that are not popular to restore, so they try to make one P/N accommodate as many different applications as possible. In this case, a readily available bushing solves the diameter problem.
#5
Toronado lower hose diameters are different at radiator end between 66-69 and 70-77. Bushing is your best bet. It's a workaround and another leak point, but you do what you must.
You might also want to check with www.fusick.com and see if they can furnish a correct reproduction hose instead of fooling with that one-size-fits-none flex hose mess.
You might also want to check with www.fusick.com and see if they can furnish a correct reproduction hose instead of fooling with that one-size-fits-none flex hose mess.
Last edited by rocketraider; February 18th, 2022 at 01:18 PM.
#6
Yes, the continental molded hose i got is of good quality but needs the bushing/reducer. Gates makes them but none of my local parts places, auto zone, advance, auto, NAPA, O'Reilly, etc. has it in stock, not a common asked-for item I would guess. but thanks to the dying mom and pop parts stores that are still in business, I found one that had it on the shelf and for a lesser price than the competitors online and I don't have to wait to get it shipped,,,
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