Huh.
A 292 by-pass hose is on the driver side. It connects the water pump to the thermostat housing. The 250 doesn't have one.
I didn't know I had a dilemma.
When the belt is in place and adjusted the AC pump is about an inch above dist/plug wires. The two heater hoses come straight out the side and are not interfered with, by the AC compressor.
I posted to ask you about the "T" you said you used.