Something similar happens on the factory V8. The hose curves forwards to
clear the pump fitting behind it, then backwards to clear the anti-roll bar
in front. But with some hoses even when the hose is pushed right onto the
rad outlet it is still touching the pump fitting (I have heard of other
hoses where the opposite is true, but lengthening the hose is a little more
difficult). However there is about 1/2" clearance to the anti-roll bar so I
chopped nearly 1/2" off the end of the hose and positioned it so I have
about 1/4" clearance to both the pump fitting and the bar. I also had a
hose cut through by the fan belt, and in this case I fabricated a guard, see
http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/wn_coolingframe.htm and click on 'V8 Bottom Hose
Guard'.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Miller" <v8mgb@yahoo.com>
To: "MGBV8" <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 3:14 AM
Subject: Lower radiator hose rub issue.
> I am using a D&D radiator and swivel oil filter
> adapter on a 78B and having trouble with the swivel
> filter adapter rubbing on the lower radiator hose.
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