Radiator hose collapse

[Mud Thrasher]

Ok I got the cherry running yesterday after the body changeout. When looking under the hood I noticed that the bottom radiator hose at the block was collapsing when I would rev the motor. What's up with that? The hose is only about a year old at most.

[reddog]

Theres usually a wire spring inside the hose to keep it from collapsing. Sounds like yours may have rusted away.

Kerry

[wagdriver]

Sounds like reddog has the answer to this one. The internal spring is either rusted away or was never installed. :eek oops! I don't think they sell just the spring, so you will have to probably get a new one to fix it. With all the work you have been doing it would be awfully easy to overlook something like that. At least it is easy to fix ;)

[nograin]

You guys let me know the brand and part number when you find one with a spring in it. Many of the companies have stopped selling hoses with the springs. I've been reusing mine. I find it very frustrating that they are cheaping out on important fail-safe. I have found both Dayco & Gates doing this. :mad:

[reddog]

NG, good point!! I suspect that the wire may be imbedded in the hose itself to prevent it from rusting away. I've always had good luck with Gates products - if I was willing to pay for them :D

Thrasher - the hose obviously needs replacing - I suggest NOT using the same brand.

Kerry

[ July 09, 2001: Message edited by: reddog ]