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I am renewing my old radiator hoses on my 1939 car. I ordered the steel elbow and lower two hoses from Chevs of the 40s. The hoses is stated as «trim to fit», no problem with that. But i find the stainless steel elbow (part 378248) too long, it is impossible to install. Now I need to go to a workshop to cut of almost 1 inch. I expected this elbow as ready to install. My waterpump and radiator is original, so it can not explain the problem. Has anybody else had this problem? Edit: I googled the part nr and found the part NOS, it is clearly different from the part I bought from 40s. https://autopartsobsolete.com/1935-...w-lower-radiator-outlet-pipe-378248.htmlhttps://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/5924/Chevrolet_Radiator_Hose_Metal_Elbow_In_Lower_Hose.htmlI am so tired of all this bad reproductions!
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I understand your frustration. It's especially bad when you live overseas.
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Based on my 1940 Master Parts List that is the same steel pipe elbow that is on my ‘37. Based on the history of my car I am confident I have the original part on the engine.
I was having trouble getting things connected until I realized that the pipe is not symmetrical. One end is slightly longer than the other. It is not readily noticeable when you are just looking at the pipe.
I cannot remember for sure but I think the shorter end goes down and points towards the radiator outlet. Regardless I just turned the pipe over and things fit great.
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I can see from the pictures of the NOS item, it is not symmetrical. But the part I received from Chevs of the 40s is symmetrical. Even without the hoses attached, it is not enough space between the radiator outlet and the water pump outlet. I have to cut this part, or order a NOS part. Rusty 37, compare the pictures in links in the original post.
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Sadly this is an all too common issue with repop parts.
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If the only issue is the length of one leg then cutting is much easier than trying to lengthen one that is too short. Perhaps it should be listed as a 'substitute" rather than a reproduction. Having sold many coolant hoses and pipes I have often seen replacements that are longer after the proper bends to accommodate multiple application usage.
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Over the years I've probably had to modified in some way 70% of the parts I ordered . Now when I order parts I know they'll have to be modified and I'm never disappointed . Good Luck
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I feel your pain also!
The world of replacement/reproduction parts keeps becoming a greater challenge every year. It is not just for these classic Chevy’s. I expect it will only get worse with these older cars.
This is my view of the parts world today. - I feel like I spend as much or more time trying to find the right parts as I do installing them. - Half the time there is some type of issue with the “new” part I receive.
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End of the case, I complained to ChevsoftheForties, they gave me a full refund for the wrong 378248 hose elbow.
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Thank you for the update. I am glad that you were able to find some relief to your issue.
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