Vortech 1999-2001 Ford 6.8L Super Duty - Manual (Page 14)

P/N: 8N020-100
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8
DENOTES
FLOW
DIRECTION
8"
98 "
FRONT OF VEHICLE
WATER COOLER
ADAPTER
3/4" NPT
BRASS
FITTING
WATER PUMP
AIR TO
THROTTLE
BODY
AIR FROM
SUPERCHARGER
Ø3.25" X 2"
SURGE TANK
SIDE VIEW
SURGE TANK TOP VIEW
CHARGE AIR
COOLER
CONNECTS
TO
BOTTOM
OF
SURGE
TANK
23"
8"
Fig. 7-b / See Appendix A-2 for detail
7. HOSE INSTALLATION & SYSTEM FILLING, cont’d.
C. Cut a 98" section of the Ø3/4" hose and attach
one end to the discharge of the water pump and
secure with a nylon clamp. Route the hose
toward the firewall and the back of the engine.
Connect the hose to the straight fitting on the
charge cooler and secure with a nylon clamp.
Make sure the hose is away from sharp edges
and exhaust system. Ensure that
NO kinks or
sharp bends are allowed on any of the hoses.
D. Cut a 23" section of the Ø3/4" hose and connect
between the bottom of the surge tank and the
water cooler. Secure both ends with nylon
clamps.
E. Temporarily plug the hose fitting on the surge
tank that is to connect to the 90
°
fitting on the
charge cooler.
F. When filling the system, ensure that the PUMP
IS OFF and the drain valve on the water cooler
is OPEN.
G. Pour 3/4 of a gallon of antifreeze into the surge
tank. Fill the system with water until water comes
out of the drain fitting, then close the drain valve
but
do not over tighten.
H. Continue to fill the system with water until it
pours out of the OPEN fitting on the charge
cooler.
I. Connect the water line from the surge tank to the
charge cooler and secure with the provided
clamps. Top the system off with water and install
the surge tank cap.