F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Radiator Hose: Service and Repair
Bypass
REMOVAL
1. Open hood and drain cooling system.
2. Remove air cleaner outlet tubes.
3. Remove distributor.
4. Compress hose clamps and slide toward middle of bypass hose.
5. Using sharp knife, cut old water bypass hose in two in the middle.
6. Remove the two halves of the water bypass hose. It may be necessary to pry against the intake manifold or water pump with a medium-bladed
screwdriver to break loose water bypass hose from nipple.
INSTALLATION
1. Position hose clamps on bypass hose near the middle.
2. Bend water bypass hose and work onto nipples. Do not bend water bypass hose so tightly that it kinks.
CAUTION: Do not kink hose. This breaks cords and may cause a permanent kink which could cause a coolant restriction.
3. Position hose clamps and release.
4. Refill cooling system.
5. Install and time distributor.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.
7. Install air cleaner outlet tubes.
