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jimTN · 01-02-2023, 04:18 PM

What is the best length to cut the lower radiator hose for a 34, 5 1/2" or 5 3/8". I am told to boil the hoses prior to installation and they will be bendable.

Robert/Texas · 01-02-2023, 04:51 PM

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I never had to cut the hoses. Spray a little silicon lubricate on them and they will slip right on.

01-02-2023, 04:18 PM	#1
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,514	lower radiator hose length, 34 v8 What is the best length to cut the lower radiator hose for a 34, 5 1/2" or 5 3/8". I am told to boil the hoses prior to installation and they will be bendable.

01-02-2023, 04:51 PM	#2
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 687	Re: lower radiator hose length, 34 v8 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I never had to cut the hoses. Spray a little silicon lubricate on them and they will slip right on.