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Gates 26601 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Upper - Engine To Pipe
| Brand | Gates 26601 |
|---|---|
| Position | Lower |
| No | |
| Centerline Length | 6 |
| Centerline Length | 152 |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 1.75 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 1.75 |
| Knob Color | 44 |
| Material | EPDM, Steel |
| Molded | No |
| Temperature Low | 44 |
| Product line | Flexible Coolant Hose (Heavy-Duty) |
| Fits | Ford and Mercury |
Permanent replacement hose. Flexible coolant hose with built-in spiral wire matches molded hose performance.
EPDM and steel construction. Built for durability with a flexible design that holds its shape.
Flexible hose coverage. Replaces a wide range of molded hose sizes and shapes.
Cross-references AMS Automotive 7006, Dayco 81281 and DNJ P306 for the same application. See all 28.
Heavy-Duty Flexible Coolant Hose
Gates 26601 is a flexible radiator coolant hose for heavy-duty cooling systems where a molded hose shape is not available or practical. Built with EPDM and a steel spiral wire reinforcement, it replaces a range of molded hose sizes and shapes on trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles.
The Gates Flexible Coolant Hose line is built for broad coverage in cooling-system service. This Green Stripe Vulco-Flex hose works with Gates straight and curved radiator hoses to help cover more heavy-duty applications, including vehicle platforms that need a durable formed-to-fit replacement.
Key Features
- Part number 26601 radiator coolant hose
- Flexible heavy-duty hose construction for radiator and coolant routing
- EPDM rubber with steel spiral wire reinforcement
- 1.75 in. inside diameter at both ends
- 6 in. centerline length
- Non-molded design for replacement of multiple molded hose shapes
- Suitable for trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles
Detailed Description
This Gates coolant hose is engineered as a permanent replacement for molded radiator hoses in demanding cooling-system layouts. The flexible design and built-in spiral wire help the hose maintain shape while routing coolant through tight or unusual configurations. For heavy-duty truck and bus service, Gates 26601 provides a practical solution when a standard molded hose does not match the original path. It is a direct-fit style service part for applications that call for a 1.75-inch hose connection and a 6-inch centerline length. If you are sourcing a radiator coolant hose for Ford truck or bus cooling repair, this part number is commonly searched as Gates 26601.
This part cross-references Dayco 81281 for the same application.
Common Cooling Problems It Can Address
- Cracked or split radiator hose sections
- Collapsed hose routing under heat and vacuum conditions
- Incorrect molded hose shape for a heavy-duty cooling layout
- Coolant leaks at worn hose connections
- Service replacement needs on truck and bus cooling systems
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the hose inside diameter, centerline length, and routing path before installation. Match the hose to the original coolant flow path and inspect adjoining necks, clamps, and fittings for wear or corrosion. Because this is a flexible hose with steel reinforcement, proper alignment during installation helps maintain clearance and reduce stress at the ends. Confirm fitment against the vehicle’s cooling system requirements before final assembly.
Quality Assurance
Gates is known for cooling-system components used across heavy-duty service applications. Part number 26601 is built as a replacement coolant hose for radiator service where flexible routing and molded-hose substitution are required.
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