67 Stang + big block radiator + 5.0 serpentine water pump

[dcstang67]

I am in the process of installing a big block radiator into my 67 Mustang. I have the drivers side inlet on the water pump and am trying to figure out what to do for a lower radiator hose. Has anyone figured this one out yet? What hose can I use for this setup?

 

[D.Hearne]

If you have a passenger side inlet radiator, then you'll need a longer bottom hose. If not, then use a 1970 Stang lower hose (or Maverick, Comet, or any other 70-up midsize Ford with a small block)

 

[tcrote5516]

Same issue here...thinking about just going with one of those chrome metal kits. I have them on my show truck with a custom rad. You just bend them into whatever shap you need them.

Does anyone know if the 1970s hose goes over and is long enough to reach radiators with drivers side inlets?

 

[dcstang67]

What I am finding online is that the 70 or later hose has a radiator opening at 1.75" but the engine side is 1.5". I need 1.75" on both ends. View attachment 229949

 

[68stang351]

Mustangs Plus sells a nice hose setup just for that application.

Mustang Parts from Mustangs Plus :: Cooling - Radiators & Fans :: Radiator Hoses :: Lower Radiator Hoses :: 1965-73 Serpentine Belt Conversion Lower Radiator Hose

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/images/P/10139lg.jpg

 

[D.Hearne]

What I am finding online is that the 70 or later hose has a radiator opening at 1.75" but the engine side is 1.5". I need 1.75" on both ends. View attachment 229944

You can usually find what you're looking for at a local parts house just by going thru their stock.

 

[dcstang67]

I went to my local Consumer Auto Parts and they had hoses for a 1970 and 1971, which are different. The 71 is like the picture above, but the 70 seems to be the right size and shape. I am going down in the garage as soon as finish my late lunch to try it out. I will keep everyone posted.

P.S. That kit from Mustangs Plus is for a serpentine conversion with a small block radiator that has the outlet on the passenger side. The big block radiator has the outlet on the drivers side.

 

[D.Hearne]

The 70 vs 71 difference was due to the radiator design. The 71's got a cross flow radiator, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[dcstang67]

The 1970 Mustang 302 lower hose fit great. It is the Gates 20609 hose. I had to trim a couple inches off each end, but it fit great.