radiator hose

[Dick Warren]

I'm new at this. I need to replace broken hose from the radiator to the thermostat section. It's too tight a fit to slip new hose in there even when cut to proper length. What's best way to do this? Do I heat up hose and take off section leading to block, or do i somehow move radiator? You must have to do it for changing thermostat .
Dick Warren in Vt

[Gene Gillam]

Dick, loosen the radiator at the bottom and lift it up a bit. You still may need to cut off the old hose if it's stuck, but the new hose should go on fairly easily.

Gene

[Steve Simmons]

Or remove the elbow beneath the thermostat and install from below. I seem to remember doing it this way once.

[Phil Dadd]

I replaced mine two days ago. The easiest way is to remove or loosen the two nuts at the bottom of the radiator. Remove the two headlight bracket nuts and bolts and separate these from thesides of the radiator shell. Loosen the two side supports that connect the radiator tank to the firewall and lift the radiator until you can take out the old hose and replace with the new one. I always attach the bottom first and slip the radiator onto this. With everything loose you will have an easy job. For a slip factor I usually use WD40 or Eucalyptus oil. Hope this helps.
Phil TA2982 from Sydney Australia

[Robert Brennan]

I pulled the radiator last month. It was an opportunity to replace not only the hoses, but also the rubber cushions under the radiator. The old ones - perhaps originals - were jello. The easiest way to remove hoses is by razor knife and vise-grips. I used a little silicone spray on the inside of the new hoses and they slipped in easily. If you chose not to pull the radiator, steel wool the flanges and use a little more silicone.

Bob Brennan
S. Freeport, ME

[jamesmdavis]

Actually, the easiest way is to buy a replacement silicone hose. They go on without removing anything etc and many have that antique look we all prize.

Jim Davis
TC 7225