Just finished my intake gaskets. Installed a new heater hose with restrictor to protect the core. Now it's leaking, probably thanks to me getting the old hose off.
I just ordered a replacement Motorcraft one, but the HC-5 cores now appear to not have any extra bracing for the lines like I've read some of the original Ford cores did. Also, they don't appear soldered all that special where the tubes meet the tank.
2 questions:
Should I have someone weld a brace onto the two tubes?
Should I have someone weld the hell out of where the tubes are soldered/brazed to the tanks? That appears to be the weak spot on these things.
Wait just thought of another question related to the install...can the dash be dropped enough without having to disconnect all the wiring connections on the sides and at the pork chop brace? Thanks
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