lower radiator hose clearance

Peter Coomaraswamy

Peter Coomaraswamy

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I can probably rig something, but maybe there is a "proper" solution to the problem I have had with my lower radiator hose in that it keeps getting worn by the A/C compressor. Is there a special hose for coupes with A/C? I lost coolant after test driving her yesterday only to find a 1 inch wear mark in the hose and it appears not to be the first time as I examined the original hose (never throw anything away) and it had a similar mark.

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Sounds like your ac belt is too long.
You will do better on all your belts if they are just a bit too small to get on the pulley by hand.
Trick is to get them started by hand and then rotate the crank with the big socket and a 1/2" ratchiting torque wrench to finish the job. All your belts will have lots of adjustment available then.
 
Thanks Don, I had a devil of a time finding and getting the current belt on, so I do see your point, it makes sense, but maybe someone put a different compressor on in her past life or something. Gates listed a bendable hose that "fits" the e9, so I tried it out and it has given me almost an inch clearance from the pully and seems to work well-so far. I'll snap a couple of shots tomorrow.
 
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sfdon said:
Haha - last month was Minneapolis, Cleveland, Charlotte, Phoenix and LA.
I am one state and two cities behind Stan the Traveling Man!!!!
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