Thread: Top Radiator Hose
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Old 07-22-2013, 09:50 PM
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Default Top Radiator Hose
I have a 427 ERA, #574. After 11 years I had to change the top radiator hose due to some other top end engine work I had to do. I ordered a Gates 20819 hose but when it arrived I noticed it has a slightly different shape than the one I removed, and it is of worse quality. Worse yet, it does not fit very well. It touches the frame and crimps when forced to fit. My original manual says Gates 20819 so I would be surprised if that is not what I put in it 11 years ago. Is Gates 20819 still the way to go? Maybe I got a bad or cheap one? Is there a better brand than Gates?

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