I could call around to the 2 local ones and the one across the border
in Idaho -- but if they're on such super backorder it's doubtful a
local one would have one for a 14 year old truck.
I just ordered an AC delco hose rather than Gates - if it doesn't come
with the spring I'll just have to poke around Napa or explore
"alternative options" like the universal hose that another person
suggested.
MattB
On Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:32:49 -0400, BPracing@wowway.com ("Ray Block")
wrote:
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>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Matt Beazer
>>
>> My relays and such shipped today. With any luck my new radiator will
>> get here before this weekend as well. I'll be able to take some pics
>> of how the fan fits on the radiator while it's out of the truck at
>> least.
>>
>> I don't know what I'm doing yet for the lower rad hose for sure...
>> Napa's web site lists some coil-spring things for shaping hose that
>> isn't molded -- I bet I could use one of those for anti-collapse
>> protection.
>>
>> MattB
>
>In my search for a lower radiator hose for my '92 318 Dak, I found that
>Autozone, NAPA, CarQuest and Advance all offered the same hose (without
>spring). While I could have inserted the spring from my OEM hose, all those
>hoses I mentioned were molded differently than the OEM hose. I could have
>"made them fit" but it still wouldn't have been "right"! Don't you have a
>local Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep dealer you could get the hose from?
>
>As for fans, I use two SPAL fans. One is 16" and one is 10". Got mine
>before they offered dual fans with a shroud. You will want to be sure
>whatever you use will not only fit between the radiator and water pump
>pulley but that it will flow at least 2300 cfm (for a V8 w/air). Anything
>less is asking for disappointment. More is better! lol
>
>Ray
>http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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