[Roadsters] Molded Radiator Hose Alternative for 1600's & 520 Brake Master.

[Walter.Peterson]

Thanks for the Kudos & I'm glad it worked. I was nervous I got the number
wrong or it might not have worked for your setup.

Maybe this could be added to the 311.org techno info. I have other gems like
this to add as well. 

 

For low windshield cars, the 520 (Not the 521 which is Metric) pickup truck
single brake master works great and it used to be less expensive through
Beck Arnley. It's vertical brake line output enables clearance of the stock
Solex air cleaner. (It fits between the Clutch & Brake masters. My car also
has the 1x3 brake line distribution block once sold by Nissan Comp.

 

Walt Peterson

Santa Barbara

20R Street Racer

"Datsa 67"

 

From: Roy Haslett [mailto:hrhaslett at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 2:33 PM
To: Walter.Peterson
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Molded Radiator Hose Alternative for 1600's

 

In my search for an alternative molded lower hose for my early 67 1600, Walt
Peterson suggested an alternative where you can get both upper and lower
hoses out of one hose.  I have tried it and happy to report it worked very
well.  The hose is a Gates 21162 lower molded hose, 1-1/4" ID.  This hose
has a sharp bend on one end that attaches to the the water pump .  The
opposite end has a gentle bend which will become the upper hose.  Measuring
from the gentle bend end, measure 9" up on the OUTSIDE curve of bend,  cut
the hose square and clean (I used a simple razor knife).  This cut off end
is now your new upper hose.

Install the now shorter lower hose at the radiator end first, do not tighten
the clamp yet.  Install the other sharp curved end onto the water pump,
again do not clamp down yet.  Now look down and check that you have
clearance from the fan belt and pulley.  If  the hose is touching or too
close for comfort all you need to do is reach down and give the hose a
little twist on the bottom end to the right to create more space.  That
should do it.  Now tighten those clamps.  The upper hose installs simply.
It will go on either way, but try both because one way fits better.  I
installed these on my stock 67 1600 with stock radiator and shroud and stock
thermostat housing.

I ordered the hose from Amazon.com for 10 bucks and change (Pick Pro Parts
is the vendor).

Not too bad, huh?  Two molded hoses for $10 +

 As a back up I also ordered Gates hose 20900 Upper Molded Hose in case the
cut off piece didn't work.  This fits perfectly as well, however, it is a
1-1/2" ID so it requires more clamping to fit tight.  Cost was about $6.

While you are at it get a new fanbelt, Gates 7395, from the same vendor.
This is the good  toothed belt.  I think it was only $7.

 

Good Luck!

Roy

'67 1600

 

 

 

 



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