Gates 20450 upper radiator coolant hose for the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang 6-cylinder 4.1L and other vehicles and equipment carries hot coolant between the engine and the radiator. This Gates radiator coolant hose is molded, not a straight length of tubing.
- Specifically-engineered materials resist collapse under vacuum
- Engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, the leading cause of hose failure
- Pre-shaped molded form for sealed connections
- EPDM tube with synthetic fiber knit reinforcement and a heat-, ozone- and chemical coolant-resistant EPDM cover
- Meets requirements of SAE 20R4, class D2 and DIN 73411, class A (except for tolerances)
- Temperature range of -40 °F to +257 °F (-40 °C to +125 °C)
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 20450 radiator coolant hose
- Fits: the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang 6-cylinder 4.1L and other vehicles and equipment
- Position: Upper
- Material: EPDM
- Condition: New
A coolant hose that is cracked, swollen, soft or weeping at its ends can be due for replacement. With the engine off and cool, look the hose over for cracks, bulges and coolant stains before replacing it, because a leak can also come from a clamp, the radiator or another connection.
Fits
This upper hose is a direct-fit replacement for the 1961-1964 Ford F-250 6-cylinder 3.6L, the 1963-1964 F-250 6-cylinder 4.3L, the 1965-1968 F-250 6-cylinder 3.9L or 4.9L and the 1981-1985 Jeep Scrambler 6-cylinder 4.2L.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Upper
- Centerline length: 292 mm (11.5 in)
- End 1 inside diameter: 38 mm (1.5 in)
- End 2 inside diameter: 38 mm (1.5 in)
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Material: EPDM
- Construction: molded
- Contains spring: No
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One radiator coolant hose. These vehicles and equipment take one.
Installation notes
- Replace the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed.
- Do not use this hose for fuel or oil transfer applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Gates 20450 hose fit a 1969-1970 Ford Mustang 6-cylinder 4.1L?
Yes, Gates 20450 fits the 1969-1970 Ford Mustang 6-cylinder 4.1L. If your car is not named here, look it up in the Vehicles it fits section to see whether it takes this hose.
Is this Gates coolant hose made of EPDM?
Yes. The tube and the cover are EPDM, over a synthetic fiber knit reinforcement, and the cover resists heat, ozone and chemical coolant.
What size are the ends on this upper radiator hose?
Both ends have a 38 mm (1.5 in) inside diameter. The centerline length is 292 mm (11.5 in).
What temperature range does a Gates molded coolant hose like this one cover?
The temperature range is -40 °F to +257 °F (-40 °C to +125 °C).
Do I need new hose clamps with Gates 20450?
Yes, replace the hose clamps each time you install a new coolant hose such as Gates 20450. This listing is one hose.
