Upper rad. hose Question

[Cannibal]

Something seems wrong with the thermostat housing it doesnt turn like most Ive seen.
The hose that is on it is too long and collapses when its hot.:eek:
Did the original hose have a spring inside and where can I get one??

[lindstromjd]

You've definitely got the wrong housing on that engine. They're supposed to come straight out towards the radiator, and have a 90 degree bend in them that turns towards the passenger side to link up with the radiator. So, wrong housing = wrong hose, too. Besides which, the hose is bad anyway if it expands from heating up.

[LoneStarScout]

There are 3 different waternecks that were used on IH engines, and I have all 3 in my garage. My 345 had the 90 degree waterneck originally, and I replaced it with the offset one (pictured) to fit my DUI dizzy in.

I ordered my upper radiator hose from Napa. It will fit your waterneck just fine, it's just a harder hose to find. Look for Napa p/n 7586

[Cannibal]

THANKS for the info:D