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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Cool 6637 help

I have an early 99 7.3l and I"m trying to install the 6637 air filter, my only problem is that my air intake hose didn't fit over it, so I got a piece of 4" pvc pipe, but now I'm still having issues fitting it in. any ideas!!???
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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I have an early 99 7.3l and I"m trying to install the 6637 air filter, my only problem is that my air intake hose didn't fit over it, so I got a piece of 4" pvc pipe, but now I'm still having issues fitting it in. any ideas!!???
I know the early '99's are a PITA, but if you got 4" OD pipe it should go together. If it's real close use a hair dryer on the air intake hose to enable it to stretch just that little bit you need. Good luck.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Does your truck have the updated intake? Mine is an early as well, but with the late 99 style intake. Here's a photo of my intake:



I think I figured out your problem though- you said you bought 4" PVC... what you need is 3" PVC that is 4" OD. Maybe that will help you
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Is yours an early 99 or a 99.5 ? If your an early 99 then you will have to mod the pipes a little. I had no luck finding the thread. search somthing like 99.5 6637. Theres a small modification you have to do
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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I think I figured out your problem though- you said you bought 4" PVC... what you need is 3" PVC that is 4" OD. Maybe that will help you
It's actually a 3" PVC coupler you need for the 4" O.D.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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It's actually a 3" PVC coupler you need for the 4" O.D.
Oh boy Chris, as much as I care for you and all of your wisdom and hard work here, is that not what I said in post #2?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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Oh boy Chris, as much as I care for you and all of your wisdom and hard work here, is that not what I said in post #2?
Yes it is Mark. I was just trying to point out the 3" coupler was what he was looking for. The tag on the shelf won't give him an OD measurement and the kind folks at the big box hardware stores are usually less than full of helpful information.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by F350-6
It's actually a 3" PVC coupler you need for the 4" O.D.
I meant to say coupler in my post... oops. So now Markadeck, myself, and you have all been correct in this post!
 
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Yep, 3" DWV coupling will fit right on. I even grinned the inside ledge to make the air flow go straight, without any problem.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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I had to use a 45* on my early 99. I used a 3 1/2 inch emt conduit 45* (4" O.D.)
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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That filter is too clean looking.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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I bought a 3" coupler with at 45 degree bend, it was to small, do you guys know where I can find a 3 1/2" piece
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Was it the regular white pvc stuff? Usually the couplers have a 1/4" wall and an outside diameter of 4". Have you put a tape measure up to measure how big it is? PVC goes from 3" to 4", so you won't find a 3 1/2" piece. Are both ends of your coupler the same size? Maybe you picked up a street elbow by accident.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by randomhero1172
Is yours an early 99 or a 99.5 ? If your an early 99 then you will have to mod the pipes a little. I had no luck finding the thread. search somthing like 99.5 6637. Theres a small modification you have to do
I seem to remember reading that you have to add an angle piece to get it to fit right. I have a stage II so I don't know.

Edit: may be this will help https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...99-6637-a.html
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Were Did You Get The Filter Cover At.
 
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