Upper hose replacement.

dahermit

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1948 8N

I have a new thermostat and hoses for my tractor that
I am going to install. However, looking at where the
upper hose is attached to the radiator, it looks to
be quite a feat to get at it with the hood attached.

What is the standard procedure for getting at that
end of the hose? Hood must come off? This does not
look as easy as I thought it would be.
 
I took the clamp off and cut a slit down the side of the hose.
Peeled right off then.
Be careful though, the tube coming out of the radiator is soft.
If you bend it the new hose will not seal well.
 
If the upper clamp was positioned so you can get at it to loosen it with the hood on you should be able to do it without removing the hood. Many people install them with the hood off and don't think about positioning the clamp for access with the hood on.

Mark
 
Here is a picture of how I did mine on my 2n with a wagner loader. I used the same method to do the 8ns also and it makes it quite easy. Just undo the fuel line at the fuel bowl remove the 2 bolts at bottom of the doglegs and remove the bolts at dash and remove radiator cap. Loop a strap under the tank and lift with whatever method you have such as a come a long. You only need to lift enough to get your hands in. Oh shut the gas off first LOL.
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I've done it that way many times. You can even replace the water pump without removing the hood!
 
Yeah...I noticed the worm type clamps are facing inward, away from the left side. Dumb move on behalf of previous owner.
 
Easier to do with the hood off, but it can be done with it on.
If you take the hood off, leave the lower hose clamp loose
until after you put the hood on. That will leave you some fore
and aft movement of the radiator to position the neck close
to the center of the hole through the hood. If its too far off
the winged cap will drag on the paint or not fit at all.
 
Royce,If you take the hood off, leave the lower hose clamp loose until after you put the hood on.

You meant to say upper hose clamp I know.
 
dahermit,Yes it can be done and its not to bad if the top hose clamp is positioned where you can get it loose.If it still has the wire clamp on it you could even cut it on the lower side with some good side cutters to get it loose.
 
I got mine off when putting a thermostat in,which it didn't have. I cut it off with a hookbill knife,used in linoleum and drywall,hooked under the top of the hose,cut downward. It wasn't the easiest thing to do,but possible. I used Plumber's grease to make replacement easier. I went to my local Auto Parts store and bought a piece of hose. lha
 
It shouldn't be too hard without removing the hood. The new hose should be flexible enough to put one end fully on and then bend and get the other on. I don't think this will strain your back.

Colin
 
The flexibility of the hose would not effect my back. bending at the waist then arching my back with my head down to work on the upper end of the hose very well could hurt my back. It took more than a month to recover from changing some pulleys while lying on the ground under my Cub Cadet. I am not looking forward to the contortions on my 71 year-old back. Even taking the distributor off my Front Mount to change the points strains my back.
 
I'm really sorry to hear that! Sounds miserable.

Removing the hood, solo, is a back-breaker, even for my 36 year old back. So I would suggest a solution other than that.

I've done an emergency radiator R&R in the field by removing the dog-leg bolts, disconnecting the fuel line, and removing the hood-to-dash bolts. Then using 2x4 blocks under the tank, you can get some more working area. But I'm not sure this will help with the back straining contortions as your working space is still at waist high under the hood. Having a willing helper who takes good instructions might be your best bet to do the rad hose R&R.

Good luck. I'd come over and lend a hand, but don't suppose you live in Central MN? If you do, email me.

Colin
 
I removed a hose clamp with a chisel yesterday. I wasn't going to need it again and I thought it would be faster and easier that way. Just a thought. Good luck
SDE
 
just a thought; why not drive the front wheels up onto a set of auto type ramps? getting it a little higher might make it easier on the back. or get a low chair to sit on while doing the work. or a combination of the two? i've got some back and neck issues too; not quite to your degree though.
 

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