Best Match for Top Radiator Hose on 1950 Commander

[TWChamp]

The only top hose I could find for a 1950 Commander was this NOS one on ebay, and it's not as soft as the seller said, so I won't use it.
I took it to AutoZone, and so far this E71617 hose is the best match I could find. Anyone know of a better match? Thanks, Tom

[bezhawk]

I may have something. What is the inside diameter? I got a lot of hoses, but 1/2 are just to compare to buy new softer stuff. Like, where are you going to find a top hose for a 58 Packard Hawk with AC....I have one.

[jerezstude]

I have spent a great deal of time looking for a replacement top hose for the 50 commander with little success. If anyone knows of a replacement I would also like to know of the application.

Jerry Kurtz

[jts359]

Got any marine engine shops near by , Try mercruiser or Volvo penta, They have various sizes and shapes , Ed

[TWChamp]

The inside diameter is 1 1/4". If I measure through the center of the hose to the middle of the curve, it's 10" on the long end and 7 1/2" on the shorter end.

The hose I bought is a Dayco, and is soft enough the bend and cut the end for a good fit, but I'll keep looking for an even better fit.

[raoul5788]

I bought one from Advance Auto last year that's for another application, just cut off some. I don't remember the number, but I'll check with them tomorrow to find out.

[TWChamp]

Here is a picture of a Gates hose that looks like a good fit, but I can't read the number on it.
I wonder why the brace rod is touching the hose though. I have another picture to compare clearance for the brace rod.

[cstude1]

See https://www.studebakerparts.com/ part# HSE014H
Chuck

[TWChamp]

See https://www.studebakerparts.com/ part# HSE014H
Chuck

The picture square is blank, so I take that to mean it's not available, or if it's available, it's a universal flex hose.

[mbstude]

The picture square is blank, so I take that to mean it's not available, or if it's available, it's a universal flex hose.

Yes, it’s available from the Stude vendors. It is a “trim to fit” hose. It is not a flex hose.

[raoul5788]

Unfortunately I took the label off the hose I bought and the store doesn't have a record of my purchase, must have paid with cash. However, I found another one that should be a good fit, a Dayco E71704. It's for a 1996 Cadillac deVille. Just cut to fit.

[RadioRoy]

Here is a picture of a Gates hose that looks like a good fit, but I can't read the number on it.
I wonder why the brace rod is touching the hose though. I have another picture to compare clearance for the brace rod.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]71654[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]71657[/ATTACH]

If you trim half an inch off the Gates hose on the left, it might clear the brace rod.

[TWChamp]

Roy, I don't know who's car that is. I still wish I knew about the braces, where they cross. One has a bolt, and one has a clamp like mine.
Also, what is the large round container on the left side of the left picture? Looks like it has a strange square ignition coil also.

[RadioRoy]

All the ones I have seen have the clamp, like the picture on the right.

The round thing on the left picture is probably an oil injector. Did they call it an inverse oiler? You would attach it to an injector plate installed under the carburetor and the engine would suck in a fine mist of Marvel Mystery oil. Supposedly that would do all sorts of wonders, like keep the rings and cylinders clean, keep carbon from forming in the cylinders, stop knocking, and make your engine last for thousands more miles.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Marvel-Mystery-Oil-Inverse-Oiler-Model-TU-2qt-Emerald-Manufacturing-Co/202271631464?hash=item2f18542868:g:fWsAAOSwR29ZLJ9T&vxp=mtr

[mbstude]

This is what you'll get if you order one from your favorite Studebaker Vendor. I compared a new one to a '50 Commander this morning. The extra length needs to be trimmed off, otherwise it's a perfect fit.