Lower Radiator Hose for Nt 254

[nt254]

I am going to install a Kats radiator Heater on my Nortrac 254 with the 385 engine. (I think that the Kats part number is 14600) I currently have a flex-fit (with wire inside) lower radiator hose. I do Not think that kats recommends using this type of hose with the heater. What aftermarket molded lower radiator hose(s) will fit this tractor? I know that I will have to cut it in order to install the heater. Any help would be appreciated!!
Thanks,
Justin

 

[Diamondpilot]

Here is the info I have on hoses.

These parts are mostly for the Y385 engine
Upper rad. hose
NAPA-NBHFF186 Gates-25473
These are flex hoses and put undue stress on the rad. outlets IMO.

Lower rad. hose
NAPA-NBHFF257 Gates-25480
These are flex hoses and put undue stress on the rad. outlets IMO.
I have tried both hoses on my tractor and the bottom hose was to long and the top hose was to tight of a bend.

Bypass hose
NAPA-NBH7296 Gates-20338
I have not tried these hoses. I went to NAPA and found a hose that I cut what I needed out and threw the rest away and don't remember the number.

If I were you I would drain the system and take the hoses off and match them up at the parts counter.

Chris