Replaced Radiator, but no heater hose hole!!

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TACOTRUCK247

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Hey! First time poster, first time working on a truck.
Just replaced the radiator on my Chevy R20 w/ a 7.4 454, but the new radiator doesn't have a hole for my heater hose.
How do I connect it back to the water pump and engine? Just an adapter? But where? In between the lower hose, pump to engine? Here's the current hose set up. Kinda want a quick fix (not removing the other water pump bolt) so I can get it to my buddy's shop for other work.
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That fitting on top of the water pump. Next to the bypass hose. Should be 3/4 inch.
 

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Thanks for the reply!
So take out that bolt and put in a fitting??
Yep I believe it's a 5/8 pipe thread plug. A decent hardware store should have a pipe thread to hose barb fitting.
 

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Idea: take the wrong radiator back and make the seller get you the correct radiator??
This could work, but may not be an option for Eric.

Either hose routing will work.

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There’s more to it than rerouting the hoses. Since it’s obvious it’s not the right one the next question is if it’s the right size.
 
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Idea: take the wrong radiator back and make the seller get you the correct radiator??
I wanted to upgrade the radiator to a fan combo. I don't THINK griffin had that option?
 

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