1969 L78 bypass hose

**1969L78Nova** · #1 08-01-2011, 09:07 PM

Looking for a correct bypass hose for my L78 water pump to intake. All I can find are hoses with an 85-90 degree bend. Bend on original looks like its approx. 15 degrees.
Martin

**302moz** · #2 08-01-2011, 10:08 PM

Use a straight piece of the correct ribbed hose. It will bend without any kinks. John p.s. just put a waterpump on a bb and the straight hose worked out fine.They do not make a 15 degree bend hose.

**TDW** · #3 08-01-2011, 10:28 PM

When I need a hose with a particular bend, I go to the local parts store and look through the hoses hanging on the wall. I always find something that has the bend that I need. The hose that has the bend may have a couple of different bends and be a mile too long. If that's the case, I cut the bend that I need out of the "donor" hose.

PS...Bend a coat-hanger to fit the bend you need and take it with you.

**Xplantdad** · #4 08-01-2011, 10:50 PM

Good idea Tony!

**1969L78Nova** · #5 08-01-2011, 10:57 PM

Thanks for your suggestions guys...I'll get at it tomorrow.
Martin