1994 F250 E4od transmission line question
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1994 F250 E4od transmission line question
I have a 94 F250 that has sat for a long time. But from running on Pennsylvania roads and sitting for 10 years, the transmission cooler lines have gone rotten so they leak a lot of fluid. Does anyone know what size line these used? I want to use this as a farm truck but don't know what size line to splice in.
Thanks in advance,
Jake
Thanks in advance,
Jake
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You want to use "power steering return line" or that's what gets it done in my local parts store. NOT regular fuel line. Fuel line will hold up to hot pressurized transmission fluid for a while but it isn't designed to and it will blow out sooner or later. Sometimes you can ask for hose saying you are adding an external transmission cooler and you might get the correct stuff that way. Maybe.
Because rusty transmission lines are a widespread problem in northern states (I have no clue which particular state your Washington county is in) the dealerships tend to stock new replacements. Even for older trucks. Usually not cheap but it costs nothing to ask. Hard to find a better and easier fix for rusty lines. Pre-bent to length, correct fittings and everything. A direct bolt-on.
A rather better DIY fix is to buy new line then brass compression fittings. Assuming your current tubing is still pretty solid at the ends you can scab some in and be assured it will last a lot longer than rubber hose for not much more money.
Your standard flaring tool leaves a sharp edge on the edge of the flare which can eventually slice through the hose with movement and vibration over time. I've had pretty good luck using a carefully half-done double flare. Depends on what flaring tool you use. With a good flare there's no need to double clamp.
Because rusty transmission lines are a widespread problem in northern states (I have no clue which particular state your Washington county is in) the dealerships tend to stock new replacements. Even for older trucks. Usually not cheap but it costs nothing to ask. Hard to find a better and easier fix for rusty lines. Pre-bent to length, correct fittings and everything. A direct bolt-on.
A rather better DIY fix is to buy new line then brass compression fittings. Assuming your current tubing is still pretty solid at the ends you can scab some in and be assured it will last a lot longer than rubber hose for not much more money.
Your standard flaring tool leaves a sharp edge on the edge of the flare which can eventually slice through the hose with movement and vibration over time. I've had pretty good luck using a carefully half-done double flare. Depends on what flaring tool you use. With a good flare there's no need to double clamp.
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I was thinking about ordering some transmission hose to seal up the leaks. A good portion of the ends is still good from what I could tell. But I believe this truck has had some parts of the line repaired with rubber hose already. I haven't really looked at the whole set of lines yet. Eventually I can get it turned around to the concrete pad and pull all the lines to inspect.
Thanks for the info. I'll definitely take that stuff into account when deciding on what I want to do.
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Thanks for the info. I'll definitely take that stuff into account when deciding on what I want to do.
Here is the link:
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