Bugeye radiator hoses?

[paulsherman]

I am progressing ever so slowly, but progressing. I have installed a 1275 in my Bugeye. Now I am wondering what radiator hoses I should order. It seems that there are some questions posted elsewhere so now I am a bit confused. I also seem to remember I need a different termostat housing to match up the Bugeye radiator to the 1275. Any help here is appreciated.

Thank you--Paul

 

[BillW103]

If the stat housing doesn't have the pump mount you just point it the other way. Bugeye hose on the bottom.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

You need a t-stat housing from a '67 spridget. That car had a 1275 and down flow radiator.

 

[Jim_Gruber]

Trevor do the usual sources sell that combination?

 

[drooartz]

Moss #460-855

https://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=76625#27

 

[macsprite]

And the hoses are here https://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29278

If you don't have the heater, you can also get the bigger hose from water pump to lower radiator without the the heater outlet in Australia, from Colin Dodds at https://www.spriteparts.com.au/. Looks better than having a bolt stuck in it and lets you blank off the radiator tap.