wire reinforced radiator hose

[MD Mopar]

Where can I find a bottom wire reinforced radiator hose for the 440 in my 65 Plymouth Belvedere II?

 

[clemul]

I don't know of a wire reinforced hose but i bought this to slide in mine:

http://www.cjponyparts.com/lower-radiator-hose-spring-stainless-steel-big-block-1965-1973/p/HW770/

 

[440beep]

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?73505-Lower-Radiator-Hose-Spring

 

[5.7 hemi]

A stainless steel tig rod wound around a pipe or socket will make a nice inner spring.

 

[Dennis H]

But why?

 

[mopar 3 B]

Will keep water pump for sucking hose flat shutting of water supply from radiator.

 

[5.7 hemi]

if you have ever had a lower hose suck shut, than an inner spring will save your bacon. Besides, it's extra insurance and doesn't cost but a few cents for a rod. This very same thing on a buddy's 340, wound up a fig rod for him and he was back in business.

 

[Dennis H]

OK. Never had it happen. Is it a symptom of other problems?

 

[5.7 hemi]

A stuck t-stat could help contribute to hose collapsing.

 

[MD Mopar]

Thanks to everyone. Ordered 2 springs.

 

[magvan]

the hose i got at napa had the spring, but my car is a few years newer

 

[67 Mopar]

I picked one up at the local Auto Zone. It wasn't specific to my vehicle, just a generic reinforced hose the right size and length.

 

[ZR9B]

pop up sprinklers have a stainless spring that is perfect...$7 at home depot if you are ever in a hurry.

 

[Car Nut]

Here's one that's longer, same price.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/lower-radiator-hose-spring-stainless-steel-small-block-1965-1973/p/HW769/