coolant leaking from upper and lower rad hose connections

Posted by Sue L.  On 2023/10/26 13:54:48

'37 120c. just a coolant change, but was suspicious of the picot of breaking,so removed the radiator hose from the radiator and head. The coolant leaks from both places not under pressure now. I have cleaned the inside of the hose as it had rust stuck to it. I did sand the outside of the lower radiator connection with very worn out sandpaper (didn't want to overdo it). What sandpaper or device do you suggest I use on these connections to clean them? Not easy to get to the lower radiator connection. While the hose looks good (not soft or cracked) maybe a new one would seal better?