351w'ers, what radiator hose are you using?

[Gael]

If you have a 351w and the stock V8 Mustang II radiator, what kind of hose are you using? Mine doesn't work with the hose that I had for it, the lower radiator hose works, the upper isn't the same.

My 351w is from an '83 Ford LTD I believe.

Thanks for any help.

 

[COBRAIIW]

I have a 351W from a 78 LTD.stock replacement radiator from Griffen with a filler cap on top.When I need a new top hose,I go to the parts store near me,(no,not autozone or any other chain) and Bill the parts guy let's me size up what I need.It's usually an "s" shape that I have to cut one end down.

 

[Power Surge]

Why doesn't your upper hose work? The 351 is just barley taller than the 302 at the water neck. When I put the 351 in my 77, I just reused the stock hose. What's not fitting?

 

[COBRAIIW]

There is a difference in the angle of the thermostat housing,the 302 goes straight up,and the 351W goes at a 45 deg.

 

[Power Surge]

There is a difference in the angle of the thermostat housing,the 302 goes straight up,and the 351W goes at a 45 deg.

So swap it over. Windsor housings are all interchangeable. No big secret there.

 

[Dano78]

There is a difference in the angle of the thermostat housing,the 302 goes straight up,and the 351W goes at a 45 deg.

Only a portion of the '75-up 302's were 90* (straight up). All the pre-'74 302's and all 260/289's were 45* housings (angled) Post -'78
pretty much everything was 90* or would be soon.
Milk those 60's Fords for all they're worth!!
Just a little FYI

 

[JonDawg]

mines from a 78 pickup, and I just got a flex-hose from NAPA. But it kinda kinks at times

 

[Mstng2]

I did exactly what was posted above, I used the 302 thermostat housing on my 351W. and so used the OEM hose on top. Flex hose on bottom.

 

[a351Must2]

5.0L o-ring 90 degree thermostat housing and the stock 302 upper hose.