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I just got stuck with my 1989 ext cab xl. I was at a stoplight and I noticed my coolant meter dropped and my temp. Went up high, then my truck shut off. I pushed it to the side of the road and I noticed the radiator was bone dry. I put a gallon of water and noticed all the water just poured on the floor. I checked where the leaked was coming from and a hose on the left side of the radiator was connected to the radiator, but it was not connected to anything on the other end of the hose. I need to know where the hose connects to opposite of the radiator by morning so I can get to school tomorrow. Can yall help me out please.
If you are talking about the large radiator hose it should be in a certain shape and that should lead you to where it connects on the other end. The opening is usually open from the bottom side. You will need a screwdriver to tighten the clamp and possibly a clamp. Are you talking about a hose one and a half inches or so in diameter?
If you are talking about the large radiator hose it should be in a certain shape and that should lead you to where it connects on the other end. The opening is usually open from the bottom side. You will need a screwdriver to tighten the clamp and possibly a clamp. Are you talking about a hose one and a half inches or so in diameter?
It's pretty small in diameter, it's not an inch and a half for sure, not too sure on the measurement. I didn't see any clamps on this hose
It's the black hose, the one at the bottom left side of the radiator
It's a 302 windsor
this is the end of the hose not connected to the radiator
You got me stumped unless it's some kind of oil cooler line, but I kind of doubt it. If the hose is intact it should be somewhat obvious where it hooks to. A lot better in the daylight I know.
You got me stumped unless it's some kind of oil cooler line, but I kind of doubt it. If the hose is intact it should be somewhat obvious where it hooks to. A lot better in the daylight I know.
I got underneath it just now and i took some pictures, don't know if this helps any
All that is ...is your radiator drain petcock...that hose is to direct the flow of coolant when draining the radiator...it does not connect to anything ...it's a drain line...you must have a bad petcock if water is free flowing from it or its cracked or not shut ...
I got underneath it just now and i took some pictures, don't know if this helps any
Update: I took the drain plug out and I saw that it was broken. I went over to Auto Zone to find that the plug they had their that "fits all fords" doesn't fit mine. I tried everywhere; Napa, oreillys, advance auto. None of them have the plug that fits my radiator. I was wondering if anyone has the same radiator as I do and if they could point in the direction of the store that may have the plug that fits my radiator.
I don't have the model number or name of the radiator, and I don't know how to find it.
02-18-2016, 11:21 PM
I need to know where the radiator hoses connect
