Replacing Heating & Radiator Hoses

[S&S BIRD]

Was planning on using a channel locks but will see what they go for. Hopefully this is a 1x project.

I just built an all original 340 engine using the wire spring, (Corbin style) o.e.m. clamps. I had one 'launch' out of my channel locks and put a knot on my forehead, and I am very reluctant to believe anyone. Anyhew, I bought the special Corbin clamp tool, for 15 bucks, the job is 10X easier. Replace an eye, ......what 50 bucks maybe for a genuine glass one? We don't need no stinking patches....Lol...

 

[The Rebel]

Yep I got the whole kit.

It's never a bad idea to change out the hoses and belts. For piece of mind I would also change out the hose clamps.

 

[Dave Eamon]

I'm in the process of restoring my '75 Road Runner. I factory ordered the car and I still own it today. The lower rad hose until now had never been replaced. It had the spring in it, and the new hose will therefore have the spring installed. I think the real purpose of the spring is to prevent the lower hose from collapsing when it gets older and weaker. A collapsed hose will lead to an overheated engine and will put you on the hook for sure. Do yourself a huge favour and replace the original clamps with original style Corbin clamps. Strap clamps will eventually loosen and leak.

Do yourself an even bigger favour and buy a pair of Corbin clamp pliers. Wear eye protection or better yet, a face shield when you change the hoses and clamps. I really don't want to read here that someone lost an eye or has a huge facial scar because of a Corbin clamp that got its freedom from a pair of ordinary pliers.

Be careful where you get your parts. You want your Corbin clamps to be strong enough to actually seal the hoses.

 

[493 Mike]

I wanted to use all Corbin clamps on my 65 but, even with 2 clamps, new hoses, new T-stat housing I couldn't stop the top hose leak. A Gates Power Grip did. Had to use one on the water pump inlet too. Of course this is a daily driver not a show car.
Mike

 

[JerseyJoe]

Gotta love this response, lol..
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I put this in mine the other day. It fit just fine, and there's no minimum order. From inline tube.
https://www.amazon.com/1966-1972-Po...ds=radiator+hose+spring&qid=1587913451&sr=8-2

 

[The Rebel]

Thanks! I was working on my yesterday & discovered that I lucked out as both of my hoses have the coils in them. It is frustrating that no one seems to advertise these for Mopars though.

I put this in mine the other day. It fit just fine, and there's no minimum order. From inline tube.
https://www.amazon.com/1966-1972-Po...ds=radiator+hose+spring&qid=1587913451&sr=8-2

 

[threewood]

I wanted to use all Corbin clamps on my 65 but, even with 2 clamps, new hoses, new T-stat housing I couldn't stop the top hose leak. A Gates Power Grip did. Had to use one on the water pump inlet too. Of course this is a daily driver not a show car.
Mike

The repop set I bought for the GTX went in the trash because the clamps were out of round and not springy at all. Two leaked and all were tossed out.