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I've completed the build of the flathead V8 of the 1953 F-100 , which was an easy accomplishment...

... except for its radiator hoses ! 

I followed the instructions to-a-tee ; however , when I test-fit them --and installed them-- they ended-up splayed-out ! Now the engine assembly resembles the stance of a ready-to-strike Funnelweb Spider

Where did I go wrong ?? 

I've built countless amounts of these exact engines , in this exact application , over the course of ~40 years  ; I'm not unfamiliar with how they should look ;  and ,  until today , had no problems .

Are the instructions --reprints of the original P.I.T.A.-style AMT "map" instructions from the 60's-- incorrect ?

I would like to see some built examples of that engine , and the clocking of the hoses , please . 

Thanks for any guidance !

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@gman , Thanks much for the link !  I re-watched @hpiguy's review & build of this exact kit last night ; I didn't see where or how he attached the hoses to the heads (other than via the link you've provided to images of the completed build) .

Thanks again !

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I've got the "Funnelweb Spider" stance issue straightened out . Ostensibly , I had them on the wrong sides ! Haha ! Time for me to get me some real glasses --- the Dollar Store reading glasses are okay , but...

Thanks again for your guidance !

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