spring for lower rad hose

[Flchallenger]

Where do you get a spring for the lower rad hose on a 440. I have looked for the hose with the spring and can't find one. Any suggestions.

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

You could try this........

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?82857-Lower-radiator-hose-spring-FYI

I'm not endorsing this, but I know this guy is pretty sharp and doesn't just cobble things together, so it may be worth a shot.

 

[challenger6pak]

You can buy a universal flex hose from an auto parts store and use the spring from it with your 440 hose. I have had to do that to make things correct on a car. It costs up to $15 for the flex hose. It is very possible to find a good spring at a junk yard. They are in most of the lower small block Chevy hoses that are found in vans and trucks.

 

[Flchallenger]

great ideas. I will pursue both Thanks

 

[Cranky]

Are that many people having problems with hose collapse?

 

[Cranky]

Here's something worth reading. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=314848

Also, if the cooling system is right, you shouldn't need any hoses with a wire inside of them.

 

[Flchallenger]

The only lower hoses I have found can easily be squeezed shut by hand. They are very soft. I don't think a spring will hurt. If it collapses 20% that is 20% less coolant flowing so any collapses will degrade cooling would it not?