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I have a 72 454 in my nova . On the intake there is two 3/4" hoses. The front hose is very short and goes to the water pump . The other I believe , ran to the heater core , which isn't being used. The hose is now looped to the left side of the water pump. My question is would it be o.k. to plug off looped hose ? It would be like the heater core valve was shut anyway,right?

Originally posted by 327,JET
I have a 72 454 in my nova . On the intake there is two 3/4" hoses. The front hose is very short and goes to the water pump . The other I believe , ran to the heater core , which isn't being used. The hose is now looped to the left side of the water pump. My question is would it be o.k. to plug off looped hose ? It would be like the heater core valve was shut anyway,right?

its the heater hoses, wont hurt to plug off looped hose.

That hose isn't necessary to keep water circulating through the pump/block while the thermostat is closed?

Thank's guy's you always come through for me.Do you think a 180 degree thermostat would be o.k. , it has a 160 in it now and is very cold blooded. It almost seems that the car never warms up.