Heater core test ?

It didnt

I could not get the ends to close around the heater core, so each time i would air it up, it would just leak out

I guess i will just replace it

Careful with the replacements. I'd get the old heater recored. Cost me about $140 a couple years ago. Plus the cost of the worthless 'replacement' that I didn't use.
https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopa...eater-box-replace-core.493297/post-1973902555
https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/authentic-a-body-heater-hose.450995/post-1972767677