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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: Deuce on July 03, 2023, 11:19:33 PM

Title: AC Belt to Top Radiator Hose Clearance
Post by: Deuce on July 03, 2023, 11:19:33 PM
On our 67 C-code coupe signature car, the AC / Thermactor Emissions air pump belt passes below, and is uncomfortably close to the top radiator hose.  The pictured C7ZE-8620-A top hose is sourced from Marti.  The correct C7ZE-8620-C belt (also from Marti) is installed, which is spec'd for 67 Mustang 289 w AC and Emissions.

Anyone know if there is a taller and/or longer top radiator hose that can be used to open up the hose-belt clearance, which now is only about 1/4 on my car?"  For peace of mind, would like to increase that hose-to-belt clearance a little bit.

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/16/thumb_2776-081121113943.jpeg) (https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16344)

Below photo is from a CMF June 2010 post researched from the CMF archives (https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=1364.0 (https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=1364.0), and shows what would likely be a proper top radiator hose installation.  Can't make out the part number on the hose though:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/craig429/67%20Mustang%20San%20Jose%20Built%20April%2067/67MustangSanJoseApril1267vacuumt-2.jpg (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/craig429/67%20Mustang%20San%20Jose%20Built%20April%2067/67MustangSanJoseApril1267vacuumt-2.jpg)
Title: Re: AC Belt to Top Radiator Hose Clearance
Post by: J_Speegle on July 04, 2023, 04:21:59 PM
As you can see in that picture that hose has been moved rearward to increase the clearance slightly. The length of the reproduction hoses has been the focus of a number of discussions in the past on a few forums and with Kevin Marti's shop. Recall supplying them with details and pictures when that discussion was going on. Not sure if the reproduction length was increased or not
Title: Re: AC Belt to Top Radiator Hose Clearance
Post by: Deuce on July 04, 2023, 04:45:51 PM
Quote from: J_Speegle on July 04, 2023, 04:21:59 PM
As you can see in that picture that hose has been moved rearward to increase the clearance slightly. The length of the reproduction hoses has been the focus of a number of discussions in the past on a few forums and with Kevin Marti's shop. Recall supplying them with details and pictures when that discussion was going on. Not sure if the reproduction length was increased or not

That's excellent history, background and a good clue.  Thanks Jeff.

I might need to forgo originality in this specific example and find an upper radiator hose that more closely matches the original Ford specs in length and bends.



Title: Re: AC Belt to Top Radiator Hose Clearance
Post by: 67gtasanjose on July 04, 2023, 06:20:15 PM
Quote from: J_Speegle on July 04, 2023, 04:21:59 PM
As you can see in that picture that hose has been moved rearward to increase the clearance slightly. The length of the reproduction hoses has been the focus of a number of discussions in the past on a few forums and with Kevin Marti's shop. Recall supplying them with details and pictures when that discussion was going on. Not sure if the reproduction length was increased or not

Kevin fixed the problem back in 2020. Be sure to buy from him and explain your clearance issues. I had the same issue and bought the updated hose to remedy the issue.

Richard
Title: Re: AC Belt to Top Radiator Hose Clearance
Post by: J_Speegle on July 04, 2023, 06:42:25 PM
Quote from: 67gtasanjose on July 04, 2023, 06:20:15 PM
Kevin fixed the problem back in 2020. Be sure to buy from him and explain your clearance issues. I had the same issue and bought the updated hose to remedy the issue.

Richard

Thanks for the update Richard
Title: Re: AC Belt to Top Radiator Hose Clearance
Post by: Deuce on July 04, 2023, 10:02:10 PM
Thank you Richard, will order the newer Marti radiator hose.