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Where is the transmission coolant line on a Mustang?

Where is the transmission coolant line on a Mustang?

1. Start the installation of your new Mustang transmission cooling line with a cool engine. 2. Locate the transmission coolant line connections at the bottom of the Mustang radiator. 3. Locate the coolant line fitting on the front of the transmission. 4. Now locate the rear transmission coolant line connection.

What kind of transmission line does a 1966 Mustang need?

The Stainless Steel Transmission Cooling Line will fit 1966 V8 C4 Mustangs. To keep your transmission fluid cool, it needs to be routed through the radiator for cooling, then back to the transmission to keep it cool during hard driving.

How to tighten cooling line on Mustang C4?

Align the fittings and hand tighten them. Once all the fittings are hand tight, you can use wrenches to tighten all four fittings. Remember to use the 9/16 to hold the 3 fittings stationary.

Where to put oil catch pan under radiator?

Place an oil catch pan under the radiator, just below where the coolant lines attach. Use 9/16-inch wrench to prevent the brass fitting in the radiator from turning while you loosen the fitting at the end of the transmission cooling lines with the 1/2-inch open end or line wrench.

1. Start the installation of your new Mustang transmission cooling line with a cool engine. 2. Locate the transmission coolant line connections at the bottom of the Mustang radiator. 3. Locate the coolant line fitting on the front of the transmission. 4. Now locate the rear transmission coolant line connection.

The Stainless Steel Transmission Cooling Line will fit 1966 V8 C4 Mustangs. To keep your transmission fluid cool, it needs to be routed through the radiator for cooling, then back to the transmission to keep it cool during hard driving.

Place an oil catch pan under the radiator, just below where the coolant lines attach. Use 9/16-inch wrench to prevent the brass fitting in the radiator from turning while you loosen the fitting at the end of the transmission cooling lines with the 1/2-inch open end or line wrench.

Align the fittings and hand tighten them. Once all the fittings are hand tight, you can use wrenches to tighten all four fittings. Remember to use the 9/16 to hold the 3 fittings stationary.

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Ruth Doyle