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Feb 6, 2008 | 12:04 AM

#16

twags6

Cargo Master

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From: Slatington, PA

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Originally Posted by Rick2001

I guess I am the lucky one with the upper hose that goes through the belt.

LOL.. well I just put a new one on so I should be good for awhile.. I hope!

Thats standard on all the trucks unless you got the ambulance package with dual alternators. That came with the hose that goes around the belt. I'd like to smack the engineer who designed this.

Feb 6, 2008 | 12:19 AM

#17

weekendwarriorfsw32

Master of Strokes

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From: CA

Ya I would have to take that hose off to change the belt But isnt there fluid in there so if you disconnected it the fluid would pour out right

Feb 6, 2008 | 12:33 AM

#18

twags6

Cargo Master

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From: Slatington, PA

I dont remember it making a big mess when I swapped mine out. The most that would come out would be whats in the hose.

Feb 6, 2008 | 12:38 PM

#19

KelVarnson

Fleet Mechanic

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Originally Posted by weekendwarriorfsw32

Ya I would have to take that hose off to change the belt But isnt there fluid in there so if you disconnected it the fluid would pour out right

Yes, there is fluid in there. I just drained a couple of gallons out of the bottom of the radiator into a CLEAN 5-gallon pail, changed the hose, and put the fluid back in.

I also installed a clamp around the hose to keep it from going up against the belt. You'll see where Ford kindly supplied a place on the bracket to do this.