C-4 transmission cooling lines
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Mikeincool
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C-4 transmission cooling lines
I am a new owner of a 1967 F100 SWB. After using information from this great website, I discovered my truck was born with a different motor and transmission than it has now. It began as a 352 standard and now looks like it has a 302 with a C-4. My question is this: someone has cut my transmission cooling lines and connected the pieces with what looks like rubber fuel lines. Do I replace them with new lines or is this no big deal? And if I replace them, where do you find them.
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jzjames
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Re: C-4 transmission cooling lines
Mine on my 67 has been connected with rubber hoses since Ive owned it so maybe....
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BobbyFord
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Re: C-4 transmission cooling lines
Your local parts house has sections of steel line that can be bent and installed just like the original lines.
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Re: C-4 transmission cooling lines
Rubber hose is a standard repair for stuck or rounded off nuts on the lines. They must be kept leak free though.
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Re: C-4 transmission cooling lines
Mine on my '74 Dodge Dart broke when I replaced the radiator. I cut 'em off and replaced them with hose I had made at a local Parker Hose Store. Cut the lines and added compression fittings to JIC connectors and mating connectors on the radiator. Hoses have swivels on one end to make installation a breeze.
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Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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ultraranger
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Re: C-4 transmission cooling lines
At minimum, if you're keeping it the way it is for now, the rubber hoses need to be rated for transmission fluid and not fuel.
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1969 SWB F100 Ranger. 240-6, C-4, 9" N-case 31-spline Traction-Lok w/3.50 gears.
1968 Mustang. My high school car. Owned since 1982.
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Re: C-4 transmission cooling lines
66 T-bird had short rubber hoses connecting the cooling tank to steel lines.
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sargentrs
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Re: C-4 transmission cooling lines
The hoses I had made are a bit overkill but were the smallest rating they had in stock. 3000 psi hydraulic high pressure hose with zinc plated steel fittings.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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Mikeincool
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Re: C-4 transmission cooling lines
Thanks for the input. I am looking for a donor vehicle, but I will repair with tubing from my local parts store.