heater hose connections

06-21-2011, 12:23 PM

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heater hose connections

I'm putting a LS engine in a 1940 Ford & would like to know if the front or rear heater hose nipple in the water pump is the pressure side. THANKS

06-21-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by papastoyss

I'm putting a LS engine in a 1940 Ford & would like to know if the front or rear heater hose nipple in the water pump is the pressure side. THANKS

The rear is pressure, after passing thru the engine block.

The front is suction, straight to the pump intake.

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Thank You ^^^ for answering this question, I've been looking so hard to find this answer.