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Gates 20206 Radiator Coolant Hose
| Brand | Gates 20206 |
|---|---|
| Position | Lower |
| 0 | |
| Yes | |
| Branch Quantity | 0 |
| Centerline Length | 10 |
| Centerline Length | 254 |
| Contains Spring | Yes |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 2 |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 51 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 2 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 51 |
| Material | EPDM |
| Modular Hose | No |
| Molded | Yes |
| Number of Quick Connect Fittings | 0 |
| Product line | Molded Coolant Hose |
| Fits | International, Ford, Mercury, and Edsel · 10 vehicles |
OEM-quality specifications. Molded coolant hose built for replacement applications.
EPDM construction. Resists heat and coolant exposure for dependable service.
Molded design. Fits coolant routing with a formed shape and spring support.
Cross-references ACI 384149, Carlson 7183 and Dayco 71251 for the same application. See all 146.
Gates 20206 Molded Coolant Hose
The Gates 20206 molded coolant hose is built for radiator coolant routing in select Ford and Mercury applications. It uses EPDM construction and includes an internal spring to help maintain hose shape under heat and vacuum conditions.
Compatible With upper and lower coolant routing needs on 1958-1960 Ford Thunderbird and 1958-1960 Mercury Colony Park applications, this molded hose supports OEM-style replacement requirements without requiring a trip to the dealer for a radiator hose replacement.
Key Features
- EPDM rubber construction for coolant system service
- Molded hose profile for application-specific routing
- Internal spring included
- 2 in. inside diameter at both ends
- 10 in. centerline length
- Direct replacement part number: Gates 20206
Product Details
Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications with OEM-quality specifications. The 20206 hose is shaped for proper fitment in the cooling circuit and is listed for 1958-1960 Ford Thunderbird, upper, 1958-1960 Mercury Colony Park, lower, and 1959-1960 Mercury Colony Park, lower. This part also cross-references Four Seasons 20206 for the same application.
What This Hose Helps Address
- Cracked or hardened radiator hose material
- Coolant leaks at a worn hose section
- Collapsed hose shape under operating conditions
- Poor routing from an incorrect straight hose replacement
- Cooling system service on Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Colony Park models
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Match the molded shape to the original routing path on the vehicle, and inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion before reassembly. Confirm fitment by position: Fits 1958-1960 Ford Thunderbird, upper; Fits 1958-1960 Mercury Colony Park, lower; Fits 1959-1960 Mercury Colony Park, lower.
Quality Assurance
Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for cooling system replacement service. Part number 20206 is part of Gates' molded coolant hose line for radiator and heater hose applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5.8L | V8 | GAS | Upper | Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1960 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.0L | V8 | GAS | Upper | Radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.; Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1960 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.0L | V8 | GAS | Lower | Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1959 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5.8L | V8 | GAS | Upper | Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1959 | Ford | Thunderbird | 7.0L | V8 | GAS | Upper | Radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.; Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1959 | Mercury | Colony Park | 6.3L | V8 | GAS | Lower | Radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.; Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1959 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.0L | V8 | GAS | Lower | Radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.; Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1958 | Ford | Thunderbird | 5.8L | V8 | GAS | Upper | Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1958 | Mercury | Colony Park | 6.3L | V8 | GAS | Lower | Molded Coolant Hose |
| 1958 | Mercury | Colony Park | 7.0L | V8 | GAS | Lower | Molded Coolant Hose |
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