89 E-150 trans coolant lines sources

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Aug 12, 2020 | 02:37 PM

MJFisher48

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89 E-150 trans coolant lines sources

I have an 89 E-150 Econoline custom van and need to replace the transmission cooler lines. Does anyone know a source for OEM style replacements? Part numbers?

Thanks in advance: Marc in Florida

Aug 12, 2020 | 11:48 PM

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It is going to be hard to find lines for a econoline. I am not sure but an 89 E150 and a 89 F150 with the same engine and transmissions would have very similar lines. Probably close enough to get you from the transmission up to the front of the engine near the radiator.
Try giving these guys a call
https://www.inlinetube.com/pages/pro...31236874802473

Aug 13, 2020 | 10:07 AM

MJFisher48

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Thanks for the input. I gave them a try but no go.

I have 1 other inquiry out there (after a "lot" of research). If that doesn't pan out I'll go to plan B and hand make a new set of lines!

After decades of making replacement hydraulic lines I'm still not very good at duplicating originals! Close but still looking hand made!

Aug 13, 2020 | 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MJFisher48

I have an 89 E-150 Econoline custom van and need to replace the transmission cooler lines.

Does anyone know a source for OEM style replacements? None. Part numbers? None.

For the most part, Ford did not supply steel lines, they had to be made up with bulk tubing, nuts and ferrules.

Aug 14, 2020 | 07:04 AM

MJFisher48

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Thanks for your response. Making my own coolant lines looks like the route I'm headed for.

Aug 16, 2020 | 11:09 AM

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Fab may be your only option. Fittings should not be a problem, but be mindful of "tubing" material chosen (Ni-copp, steel, PVC/plastic coated, annealed stainless, hard stainless, rubber, etc) when you have to make bends, flares, etc.