Water tank mounting/plumbing schematic – Vortech 1986-1993 Ford 5.0L Mustang User Manual
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7. Water Tank Mounting/Plumbing Schematic
A. Place the water tank in the tray previously
occupied by the battery. (See Photo)
B. Cut 66” length of 3/4” hose and temporarily
attach to the water return fitting on the tank.
Route back against the firewall and over the
passenger side shock tower.
C. Attach the smaller of the two 3/4” 90
° hose
bends to the forward most aftercooler fitting.
Following the diagram, join the 90
° hose bend
to the return line using a hose union and secure
with clamps.
D. Use the stock battery hold-down block and bolt
to secure the water tank.
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NOTE: Do not secure the water return hose
until the system has been purged of air. See
step 9E (NOTE).
WATER
COOLER
(located in front of vehicle radiator)
MOLDED
WATER
TANK
RETURN WATER FROM
AFTERCOOLER CORE
WATER
FLOW
DRAINCOCK
SUPERCHARGER
DISCHARGE
(-)
(+)
COOLED
CHARGE AIR
BOSCH
WATER
PUMP
INTAKE
MANIFOLD
™
®
COOLED WATER
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