Gates 20763 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Upper

Gates 20763 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 20763 molded coolant hose is an OEM-style radiator coolant hose built for upper cooling system applications on select Jeep, Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Dodge vehicles. Made from EPDM and formed to a molded profile, it supports a precise replacement for aging factory hoses.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose is a replacement line focused on upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs. This hose line is built to match OEM-quality specifications, helping simplify radiator hose replacement on vehicles such as the Jeep CJ7, Jeep Wagoneer, and Ford Thunderbird.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates
• Part number: 20763
• Part type: Radiator coolant hose
• Material: EPDM rubber
• Molded construction for a formed factory-style fit
• End inside diameter: 1.5 in. (38 mm) at both ends
• Centerline length: 20.6 in. (523 mm)
• No spring included
• No quick-connect fittings
• Compatible with upper and lower cooling system applications listed in fitment

Detailed Description

Gates 20763 is a molded coolant hose engineered for direct replacement use in cooling system service. Its EPDM construction is suited for coolant exposure and the molded shape helps maintain the routing required in factory-style installations. This part number is listed for upper hose applications across a wide range of classic vehicles, including Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep J10, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Versailles.

This part cross-references Dayco 70755 and Continental 60770 for the same application. If you are searching for a radiator hose replacement for a Jeep CJ5, Jeep CJ7, or Ford Thunderbird, Gates 20763 is a relevant OE-style option to verify against your original hose shape and dimensions.

What It Helps Fix

• Cracked or hardened radiator hoses
• Coolant leaks at the hose body
• Collapsed or misshaped factory hose routing
• Overheating caused by restricted coolant flow
• Age-related deterioration in upper or lower hose service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose shape, end diameters, and centerline length against the original part before installation. Confirm whether your vehicle uses an upper or lower hose application, and compare the molded bends to the existing routing on the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Ford Mustang, or Mercury Monarch listed in fitment. Inspect clamps, necks, and adjoining cooling system components during replacement.

Fits 1984-1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Upper. Fits 1975-1988 Jeep J10, Upper. Fits 1975-1988 Jeep J20, Upper. Fits 1975-1983 Jeep Cherokee, Upper. Fits 1975-1983 Jeep Wagoneer, Upper. Fits 1973-1981 Jeep CJ5, Upper. Fits 1976-1981 Jeep CJ7, Upper. Fits 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, Upper. Fits 1979-1980 Mercury Monarch, Upper. Fits 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird, Upper. Fits 1977-1979 Mercury Cougar, Upper. Fits 1974-1979 Mercury Cougar, Upper. Fits 1972 Mercury Cougar, Upper. Fits 1975-1978 Mercury Monarch, Upper. Fits 1972-1976 Mercury Montego, Upper. Fits 1973 Ford Mustang, Upper. Fits 1970-1972 Ford LTD, Upper. Fits 1972 Ford Mustang, Upper. Fits 1968-1971 Jeep Wagoneer, Upper. Fits 1960 Dodge Dart, Lower.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement cooling system service. The part is built as a molded EPDM hose with application-specific dimensions for verified fitment across the listed vehicles.