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Crosstrack16 · 01-25-2003, 10:16 PM

If a radiator has a screw connector with a OD of 3/8, what size hose should i get?

bigben2k · 01-25-2003, 11:18 PM

Actually, you should screw on a barb. The coolant can spiral out of the screw groove, regardless of clamps, unless your tubing is pretty soft.

Otherwise, you'd pick 3/8 ID hose, which would be 1/2 OD (or 5/8 OD, for thick wall).

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