Heater hose ? April 09, 2009, 05:50:19 PM Well changed the core today, got it down to 3:45 minutes start to finish. Hopefully wont need to do another one for awhile as now all here are done. The hose that runs from the metal tube to the core needed replaced so I got one but my question is this. In the old hose was a small insert that I have pictured. What is it and what is its purpose. I didnt put it back in as I see no value to it but let me know if I should.jcassity: from what you asked me before to check I did. I checked out the case with the glovebox out and if someone was able to change a core by making a opening in the side of the case then sliding it out I would love to see it done. I would say that myth is busted. There just isnt enough room to get it out if you did happen to hack the case apart in somewhat the right area. Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #1 – April 09, 2009, 06:28:17 PM PUT THE INSERT BACK IN THE FEED LINE TO THE HEATER CORE!!!!!It reduces pressure of the fluid entering the core. Without that, you're simply cutting the cores life expectancy. I've seen enough fox body cores blow in no time when guys don't run those restrictors to know that I would never run without one. Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #2 – April 09, 2009, 06:28:48 PM It's a restrictor, and yes it should be in there. If it was at the core end of the hose, it should be relocated to the end nearest to the engine. Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #3 – April 09, 2009, 06:30:12 PM Wasn't the move a TSB for gurgling noises? Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #4 – April 09, 2009, 06:41:22 PM Quote from: V8Demon;266641Wasn't the move a TSB for gurgling noises?I don't know. I stole the pictures from this forum.http://forums.stangnet.com/562639-heater-core-restrictor-pictures.html Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #5 – April 09, 2009, 06:46:43 PM ok I will reinstall it, when I changed the core in my kids 83 I changed hoses also and it didnt have one, I see the restrictor part# is E7 for 87 but should I try and round one up for his car also? Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #6 – April 09, 2009, 06:49:18 PM Also I see in the diagram that it is clamped in place, this one was just stuffed about 2" in the hose, which is best? Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #7 – April 09, 2009, 07:35:11 PM Quote from: softtouch;266640It's a restrictor, and yes it should be in there. If it was at the core end of the hose, it should be relocated to the end nearest to the engine.Quote from: V8Demon;266641Wasn't the move a TSB for gurgling noises?I stuck mine back in the factory spot after the heater core replacement. No gurgling noises and it seems to be ok. Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #8 – April 09, 2009, 10:36:52 PM Quote from: Dansbirds;266644Also I see in the diagram that it is clamped in place, this one was just stuffed about 2" in the hose, which is best?Clamp it, that's what I did with mine. Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #9 – April 09, 2009, 11:10:19 PM I installed my new Good Year hoses (the blue ones) a short while back and just found my restrictor yesterday.It's going back in tomorrow. Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #10 – April 10, 2009, 12:17:23 AM is the restrictor on just the 5.0's or on all three engines 2.3 3.8 and 5.0 just courious Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #11 – April 10, 2009, 12:28:23 AM Quote from: Dansbirds;266636jcassity: from what you asked me before to check I did. I checked out the case with the glovebox out and if someone was able to change a core by making a opening in the side of the case then sliding it out I would love to see it done. I would say that myth is busted. There just isnt enough room to get it out if you did happen to hack the case apart in somewhat the right area.pm crystal,, she did it. I dont think you would actually consider that i made this up and would post a myth. I say what i mean and mean what i say,, bust that myth:D Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #12 – April 10, 2009, 07:14:49 AM Quote from: jcassity;266688pm crystal,, she did it. I dont think you would actually consider that i made this up and would post a myth. I say what i mean and mean what i say,, bust that myth:DCalm down man, my reply was only meant as informative not meant to be argumentative. You asked me to check when I did the job and report and I did. If Crystal did that fine, I dont see it as being possible due to a severe lack of space for a normal size person. I have gotten plenty of usefull tips/hints/suggestions from you and apologize if you took my reply differently:bowdown: Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #13 – April 10, 2009, 09:24:05 AM QuoteI dont see it as being possible due to a severe lack of space for a normal size person.Crystal IS like 4'8" or something like that....FWIW -- I currently use a 13 mm 1/4" drive socket as a restrictor. I put it against the firewall with no clamp. That was 3 years ago. I've had ZERO issues... Quote Selected
Heater hose ? Reply #14 – April 10, 2009, 09:36:39 PM Quote from: V8Demon;266727Crystal IS like 4'8" or something like that....FWIW -- I currently use a 13 mm 1/4" drive socket as a restrictor. I put it against the firewall with no clamp. That was 3 years ago. I've had ZERO issues...shhhh,,,, dont tell him that,,,, then he will know i was cheating,,:rollin:I remember back when you first said you did that socket thing,,, still a great idea i never forgot. Quote Selected
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