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I finished the coolant filter installation today!. The hardest parts were deciding where to mount the filter and how to route the hoses. I have an aftermarket front bumper and mounted the coolant filter in the bumper. If I had a stock bumper I don't know how I could have mounted it.
I also needed about 6' extra 3/8" heater hose. It was hard to find a good parts house that carried it.
When I cut the heater connection, only about 1-2 teaspoons of coolant came out. Maybe because the engine was dead cold, not having been started for several days.
I was able to pull an AC line forward and far enough out of the way to be able to get at the heater line.
Now I need to drive it enough to see some results.
Thanks to ridintall for doing his installation and giving me the courage to try mine.
Mike
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04 E-350 Ext. 6.0L PSD 4.10LS 9700# w/driver
D70 Full floating rear axle from a cutaway van
Sportsmobile camper conversion w/penthouse top
140A Alternator. 125W solar panel. Sportsmobile off-road trailer.
96,258 miles. 16.63 mpg average
From Cal to Alaska, Key West, Labrador/Newfoundland and points in between
Salem Kroger coil spring 4wd conversion - 4" lift
05 F350 front axle and aluminum wheels 275/70-18 tires.
46 Gal tank - harpooned pump vent tube.
Scangauge. DieselSite Coolant Filter@72K. Fumoto valve. Amsoil dual remote oil filter setup.
176 days in the shop - not counting the 4wd conversion time - Replaced front springs, 2 injectors, Trans housing, 3rd gear, Reverse planetary assy, Turbo, Alternator, another Alternator, Turbo hose fitting, Block Heater, Door lock, Front axle seals - all under warranty. AC hose, 1 injector, Batteries not under warranty.
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