[Ray R]

The solution to my water hose issue (the real reason for this thread) was to replace the Carter water pump that came with the install kit with an Edelbrock Victor series water pump. The Vic has threaded water ports for the heater and bypass hoses. I used a 90 degree fitting for the bypass, and got a water hose from my local parts house that had the tightest "U" I could find. The hose I found is even 5/8" at one end and 3/4" at the other. The result is excellent!