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Old June 22nd, 2023, 07:07 PM
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Bypass hose on tripower engine?
Is the bypass hose down to the water pump different for a tripower engine compared to one with just a 4bbl? Which nipple on the water pump does it normally connect to?
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Old June 22nd, 2023, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by oldsrush
Is the bypass hose down to the water pump different for a tripower engine compared to one with just a 4bbl? Which nipple on the water pump does it normally connect to?
Absolutely different. The hoses are swapped/crisscrossed on the water pump for the tri carbs. Fusick has the correct repo hose.

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Old June 22nd, 2023, 08:17 PM
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Yes, The Tripower hose actually connects to the heater nipple. So it's significantly longer vs the regular 400 L-shaped hose.
edit<66 beat me to the punch>

Tripower:


Standard bypass:

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Old June 23rd, 2023, 09:28 AM
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Thanks guys!
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Old June 28th, 2023, 08:48 AM
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Should have realized it before now but the top radiator hose is different for a tripower setup also.
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