1 coolant hose modifications, Coolant hose modifications -1, Coolant hose modifications – Paxton Superchargers GM 8.1 HD Truck/SUV User Manual

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7-1

P/N: 4809642

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28SEP04(4809642 v1.2)8.1GMTruck

Fig. 7-a

Section 7

COOLANT HOSE MODIFICATIONS

7.1

COOLANT HOSE MODIFICATIONS

B.

Trim the supplied 1.0" I.D. x 90° hose as
shown in Figs. 7-a, 7-c. It is important to
trim the short leg the 90° molded hose as
close to the radius as possible to make clear-
ance for the inlet duct that will be installed
in section 12. (See Fig. 12-a.).

C.

Using the supplied 1" hose union, connect
the supplied 90° molded hose to the
trimmed radiator hose. Cut the long end of
the supplied hose for best fit. Attach the 90°

A.

Remove the hose branching off the lower
passenger’s side radiator hose connecting
the bottom barb of the radiator reservoir to
the main radiator hose. Trim the branched
hose so there is 9" left of the hose coming
off the larger radiator hose.(See Fig. 7-a,
7-c.
)

Fig. 7-b

end of the supplied hose to the outlet barb of
the reservoir. Secure with #20 clamps.

D.

Using the supplied adel clamp and sheet
metal screw, secure the hose to the frame
rail, keeping it away from where the inlet
tube will soon be placed. (See Fig. 7-b.)

MOUNT FAR

ENOUGH AWAY TO

LEAVE CLEARANCE

FOR AIRBOX

HOSE UNION

CUT SECTION TO KEEP CLOSE

TO RESERVOIR

Fig. 7-c

TRIM HERE

LINE RUNNING TO THE
COOLANT RESERVOIR

HOSE RUNNING TO THE

WATER PUMP

HOSE RUNNING TO
THE RADIATOR

9.0"

RESERVOIR

LEG

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