Continental 60773 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Upper

Continental Molded Radiator Coolant Hose

Continental 60773 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for vehicles that need a precise OE-style coolant routing path. It transfers glycol-based coolant through the cooling system with an EPDM tube and cover plus synthetic reinforcement that meets or exceeds SAE 20R4EC Class D1 requirements.

With exact OEM configuration and a 1.500-inch inside diameter at both ends, this hose is sized for direct replacement on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, including Thunderbird, Marquis, and Continental fitments.

Key Features

• Part number 60773 from Continental Molded
• 1.500-inch inside diameter at hose end 1 and end 2
• 18.820-inch hose length
• EPDM tube and cover with synthetic reinforcement
• Meets or exceeds SAE 20R4EC Class D1 specifications
• Exact OEM configuration for proper routing and fit
• Fits upper and lower cooling-system positions depending on application

Fitment Details

• Fits 1985 Oldsmobile 98, lower
• Fits 1975-1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, upper
• Fits 1970-1978 Mercury Marquis, upper
• Fits 1977 Ford LTD, lower
• Fits 1970-1976 Ford LTD, upper
• Fits 1976 Mercury Cougar, upper
• Fits 1976 Mercury Montego, upper
• Fits 1970 Mercury Montego, upper
• Fits 1974-1975 Mercury Cougar, upper, Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1971 Mercury Cougar, upper, Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1974-1975 Mercury Montego, upper, Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1971 Mercury Montego, upper, Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1974 Lincoln Continental, upper, w/o Sierracin System; Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1970-1974 Mercury Colony Park, upper
• Fits 1973 Ford Thunderbird, lower, W/AC; Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1972 Ford Thunderbird, lower, Molded
• Fits 1971 Ford Thunderbird, upper, Molded
• Fits 1968-1969 Ford Thunderbird, upper, Molded
• Fits 1968-1971 Lincoln Continental, upper, Molded
• Fits 1970 Ford Thunderbird, upper, W/AC; Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1970 Mercury Marauder, upper, Molded
• Fits 1969 Mercury Colony Park, upper, Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1969 Mercury Marauder, upper, Cut to Fit; Molded
• Fits 1969 Mercury Marquis, upper, Cut to Fit; Molded

What This Hose Helps Address

• Cracked or hardened radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at the hose body or connection points
• Incorrect hose routing from a worn or mismatched replacement
• Cooling-system service on select Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Marquis models
• Replacement needs for Lincoln Continental upper-hose applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose position, diameter, and routing against the vehicle’s original layout before installation. Some listed applications note cut-to-fit use, so confirm the exact routing path and clearance around belts, pulleys, and adjacent cooling components. This part cross-references Dayco 70751 and Four Seasons 20540 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Continental’s molded hose construction uses EPDM materials and synthetic reinforcement to meet or exceed SAE 20R4EC Class D1 specifications. The OE-style configuration supports accurate replacement on confirmed applications such as Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Marquis, and Lincoln Continental models. Part number 60773 is built to match the original hose shape and cooling-system routing requirements.