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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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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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Old Aug 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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Old Aug 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:


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Thanks Toasty that's exactly what ill do!
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I've been running one for three years with no bleeder.
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Whats your swap in?
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[QUOTE=LsoneGT;18400679]Whats your swap in?[/QUOTE

1991 Mustang.
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