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1989 Ford F-150 heater core hoses

Tiny
MIKE1MONT
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  • 1989 FORD F-150
Heater problem
1989 Ford F150 Four Wheel Drive Manual 185000 miles

Hi
I want to install a tank heater on my f150, it has a 300 straight six cylindar for a engine. I need to know which heater hose is the return hose in it.
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Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 5:45 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Disconnect both heater hoses from the heater core start it up and observe the hose that has pressure on it.
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Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 5:50 AM
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KEN L
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Yep, that is the best way to see which way the coolant will flow, but I can tell you the hose closest to the water pump is usually the output.
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