Thread: Ford Molded Bypass Hose
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01-02-2013 02:53 PM #1
Ford Molded Bypass Hose
I'm building a 1948 Ford F1 Streetrod, with a 351W engine. Ready to hook up the cooling/heater hoses, and need help. Does anyone know if the molded bypass hose from the water neck to the water pump should be on the top port of the water pump, or the bottom? Or, does it even matter which one? I have a photo of a Ford engine (unsure if it's a 351W) showing the hose mounted on the top. However, if the heater hose from the pump were installed on the bottom there would be some serious bending required to clear the alternator. I may have added to the problem by installing a March serpintine front drive system. Thanks for any help!Leo Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the RODS that take your breath away.
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01-02-2013 02:59 PM #2
I believe it goes to the closer of the two. It (the molded hose) should connect without any kinks or bends. I believe it's the top connection. I don't have an example at hand, just from memory.
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01-02-2013 03:06 PM #3
it looks to me like it would be difficult to put the hose on any other way ..iv`e used up all my sick days at work .. can i call in dead ?
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01-02-2013 06:13 PM #4
Most SB Ford bypass hoses these days have to be trimmed for final size as they have become a 'universal' part (even the Gates/NAPA brand)Dave W
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01-17-2013 09:07 PM #5
Thanks, guys. Got it licked.Leo Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the RODS that take your breath away.
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