[Tempest67]

I had a similar problem with my lower rad hose. (SBC in a 51 AD)

Gates 22433 is the upper rad hose for a 1999-2003 Ford F-250 with the 7.3 L diesel. (the pic is of both hoses I used, the 1 with only 1 bend fits a 1955 Chev with a V8)

With a little trimming, and I installed the coiled wire in the bend, and it seems to work fine.

looks good so far, keep it going