GM conversion radiator issue on my Commando

[DaveB]

The GM conversion radiator in my Commando sprung a leak so I decided to spring for a better Aluminum three core radiator. I found that these came in two varieties, one with 1.5" hose connections top and bottom and ones with 1.5" top and 1.75" bottoms. My Jeep uses the larger bottom hose so that is what I ordered. However when it showed up they sent the one with the 1.5" lower hose bib. The ebay seller is offering to refund me some money to go and find a hose that would work. I know that it took me a while to find a hose that would work for what is in there now. Does anyone know of a lower radiator hose that would change diameters from 1.75 to 1.5 inches and fit ? Any one know of an adapter that would change diameters ?

 

[DaveB]

I was able to find that they sell adapters for going between the two sizes but it would be nice to avoid more connection points that could leak.

 

[UNSTUCK]

I'm sure there's a hose. You just need to walk the hose isle at your parts house. If it was me I would make them swap to the right radiator, or have them pay to remove the lower bit and weld in the right one.

 

[DaveB]

I'm sure there's a hose. You just need to walk the hose isle at your parts house. If it was me I would make them swap to the right radiator, or have them pay to remove the lower bit and weld in the right one.

I'm not sure the lower tank is big enough at the hose bib to make the hole larger.