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wingerdinger · 12-23-2014, 06:24 AM

I have a rather odd plumbing arrangement on my `35 big truck. Both water pumps have a fitting with a hose coming from them, and they are 'teed' together before going into the heater housing. The tee is plastic, so I can assume that it is not Ford correct.
The outlet (or inlet) hose comes from the drivers side front of the block, with a fitting and shut off valve on that fitting. I think I remember seeing a valve on the drivers side water pump fitting as well. This is from memory, I only noticed because I had to drop the oil pan to change the clutch. I'll have to go out and take a few pictures.
I just got the truck, non-running. a few months ago, so I have never tried the heater.
Could all that be to increase the flow for more heat? or?

12-23-2014, 06:24 AM	#9
wingerdinger Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 62	Re: The "heater" thread got me wondering...how to run a hot water heater in a FH? I have a rather odd plumbing arrangement on my `35 big truck. Both water pumps have a fitting with a hose coming from them, and they are 'teed' together before going into the heater housing. The tee is plastic, so I can assume that it is not Ford correct. The outlet (or inlet) hose comes from the drivers side front of the block, with a fitting and shut off valve on that fitting. I think I remember seeing a valve on the drivers side water pump fitting as well. This is from memory, I only noticed because I had to drop the oil pan to change the clutch. I'll have to go out and take a few pictures. I just got the truck, non-running. a few months ago, so I have never tried the heater. Could all that be to increase the flow for more heat? or?