5.3 Waterpump Mustang

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08-28-2014, 09:41 AM

LsoneGT

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5.3 Waterpump Mustang

Has anyone successfully ran the stock truck pump in a car. The spout sits higher than the radiator and I would assume it would trap air and cause a overheating issue. Looking for options and opinions. thanks

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08-28-2014, 04:45 PM

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a 3.8 in sn95 in the same way. Ford put an air bleeder on tstat housing.

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08-28-2014, 10:49 PM

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you could either drill and put a bleeder screw in the spout (though not much material there to tap) or put an inline bleeder in the upper hose -- like this: