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Dayco 81281 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower, Upper or Upper - Pipe To Radiator
| Brand | Dayco 81281 |
|---|---|
| Position | Lower, Upper, and Upper - Pipe To Radiator |
| Product line | Flex Radiator Hose |
| Fits | Chrysler and Ford · 12 vehicles |
Flex radiator hose. Built for coolant flow in a radiator hose application.
Flexible construction helps simplify installation and routing.
Cross-references ACDelco 31738, Atlas 507 and Bowes 1306 for the same application. See all 29.
Dayco Flex Radiator Hose 81281
Dayco Flex Radiator Hose 81281 is a radiator coolant hose for select Chrysler and Ford applications. It is listed for upper and lower cooling-system positions, including classic Chrysler Town & Country, New Yorker, Imperial, and Ford E-100 Econoline fitments.
Key Features
- Brand: Dayco Flex Radiator Hose
- Part number: 81281
- Part type: radiator coolant hose
- Compatible with upper and lower radiator hose locations, depending on application
- Fits select Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler New Yorker, Chrysler Imperial, and Ford E-100 Econoline vehicles
- This part cross-references Duralast 81281 for the same application.
Fitment Details
- Fits 1971 Ford E-100 Econoline, lower
- Fits 1946-1949 Chrysler Town & Country, upper
- Fits 1941-1942 Chrysler Town & Country, upper
- Fits 1940-1942 Chrysler New Yorker, upper
- Fits 1939 Chrysler Imperial, lower
- Fits 1939 Chrysler New Yorker, lower
What This Hose Helps Address
- Coolant leaks at a worn or cracked radiator hose
- Softening, swelling, or collapse in an aging coolant line
- Restricted coolant flow caused by hose deterioration
- Overheating concerns related to a compromised radiator hose
- Replacement needs for original-style cooling-system service on classic vehicles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the hose position before ordering, since this part is listed for both upper and lower applications. Compare the existing hose routing, end shape, and length against the vehicle’s cooling system layout before installation. Inspect clamps, necks, and adjoining coolant components for wear while servicing the hose.
Quality Assurance
Dayco is a recognized name in belts and cooling components, and this Flex Radiator Hose line is cataloged for direct vehicle-specific applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before installation.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Ford | E-100 Econoline | 2.8L | L6 | Lower | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1949 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 4.1L | L6 | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1948 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 4.1L | L6 | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1947 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 4.1L | L6 | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1946 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 4.1L | L6 | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1942 | Chrysler | New Yorker | — | — | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1942 | Chrysler | Town & Country | — | — | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1941 | Chrysler | New Yorker | -L | -- | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1941 | Chrysler | Town & Country | — | — | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1940 | Chrysler | New Yorker | -L | -- | Upper | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1939 | Chrysler | Imperial | -L | -- | Lower | Flex Radiator Hose |
| 1939 | Chrysler | New Yorker | -L | -- | Lower | Flex Radiator Hose |
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