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38 coupe · 08-05-2025, 05:45 AM

I will add one thought to the great advice above: if you are not worried about points judging consider using new silicone hose for the lower hoses. I used to dread working on the lower radiator hoses, trying to fold the hose almost in half to get both ends to line up with the pump inlet and the lower water outlet on the radiator. No longer a worry, silicone hose is flexible and easy to install. I did this a couple years ago on my dad's 46 sedan and it was amazingly easy. I have since done this on my 38 and again it was very easy compared to regular radiator hose.

08-05-2025, 05:45 AM	#10
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,040	Re: 47 Flathead Water Pump Swap Tricks? I will add one thought to the great advice above: if you are not worried about points judging consider using new silicone hose for the lower hoses. I used to dread working on the lower radiator hoses, trying to fold the hose almost in half to get both ends to line up with the pump inlet and the lower water outlet on the radiator. No longer a worry, silicone hose is flexible and easy to install. I did this a couple years ago on my dad's 46 sedan and it was amazingly easy. I have since done this on my 38 and again it was very easy compared to regular radiator hose.