Keep coolant moving along the lower engine-to-pipe run with the Gates Premium Molded Coolant Hose, part number 20608. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1975-1979 Ford F-150 4.9L, the 1965-1979 Ford F-250 3.9L / 4.9L and the 1965-1969 Ford F-350 3.9L / 4.9L.
Manufactured with OEM-quality specifications, this molded hose gives you an alternative to a trip to the dealer when the coolant hose needs replacing. It is pre-shaped to fit and to help seal each connection.
- Construction: EPDM tube with synthetic fiber knit reinforcement and a heat-, ozone- and chemical coolant-resistant EPDM cover.
- Collapse resistance: specifically engineered materials resist collapse under vacuum.
- Electrochemical protection: engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, which Gates identifies as the leading cause of hose failure.
- Standards: meets the requirements of SAE 20R4, class D2 and DIN 73411, class A (except for tolerances).
Specifications: molded hose with no branches and no spring; centerline length 13.8 in (351 mm); end 1 inside diameter 1.75 in (44 mm); end 2 inside diameter 1.87 in (47 mm); temperature range -40°F to +257°F (-40°C to +125°C). The listed applications use one hose. Country of origin: United States.
Signs a coolant hose may need replacing: coolant leaks or seepage at the hose, cracks, swelling or soft spots, a hose that collapses, or engine overheating if the hose is the cause.
Installation notes: Gates recommends replacing the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed. Do not use this hose for fuel or oil transfer applications.
Many additional Ford applications are covered. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
