1996 F53 Radiator hose search not going well

Can't you take your old one into an auto parts store? That's how I did it a few years ago for my Cummins diesel engine. Car Quest I think. They took about 5 minutes to match it up with a stock hose.

Did you try RockAuto,com? Look up the F53 and match to yours.

rockauto shows both in stock.

Motocraft KM4941 Upper Radiator Hose.

Motocraft KM4969 Lower Radiator Hose.

Short hose between water pump and oil cooler GATES Part # 21909.

Richard

Chassis are usually a year older than coach when trying to find parts.

I only use Gates Rubber Green or White stripe hoses and belts on ALL my vehicles (RV included) and the Gates website will steer you to the correct part numbers.

I never cheap out on them, a blown hose or failed drive belt can bring an outing to an abrupt end, right now.

For me, only Gates Fleetrunner products.

Thanks for the advice guys. Rock Auto really not much help as they only have a listing for generic F53. Which may or may not fit the motorhome. I did look there and they listed several different upper and lower hoses...all quite different from each other. I ordered the hoses that RLS7201 suggested. Those hose numbers dovetailed nicely into an old thread I found on irv2 and the pics and length look to match what I have. Thanks Again!

Radaitor hoses have two or three IMPORTANT pramaters.

Length
Diameter
Upper or lower (one of those can be used in either place I think Lower).

Next hoses come in two "Styles" Pre-bent Fixed shape hoses. hard to find for older rides or rides with custom made parts. Flexible Universal. HINT HINT HINT.

Thanks RLS7201! I found this on an old threat on irv2. Good stuff


Posted By: RLS7201 on 11/26/09 11:35am

DAYCO Part # 5060505 {Exceeds OE Specifications}
Fan, Alt. & A.P., w/130 Amp Alt.

GATES Part # K060505 {Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard); K06 13/16" x 51"}
Fan, Alternator and Air Pump; W/130A. Alt.

GATES Part # K060685 {Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard); K06 13/16" x 69
1/8"}
Fan, Air Conditioning and Power Steering

ACDELCO Part # 6K685 {K06 13/16" x 69 1/8" #88932724}
BELT,SERPENTINE FAN, A/C & P/S

GATES Part # 38140 {Belt Drive Tensioner; Thermoplastic Smooth (90mm x 17mm x
32mm) - Flanged / Hydraulic-No}

DAYCO Part # 89221 Belt Tensioner

ACDELCO Part # 1520676 {replaces 88919204 #19190145, 88919204}
TENSIONER,DRV BELT TENSIONER PULLEY

This is the short hose that goes from the oil cooler to the water pump:
GATES Part # 21909 {Molded Coolant Hose; 1 11/16" x 1 25/32" x 3 19/32" Does
Not Contain Spring}
Lower - Pipe To Water Pump

Motorcraft KM4941 Upper Radiator Hose
RECREATIONAL - STRIPPED CHASSIS - F53

Motorcraft KM4969 Lower Radiator Hose
RECREATIONAL - STRIPPED CHASSIS - F53

PCV Valve:
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # V326
Thread Type

The transmission filter you need is for a 4x4 460 W/E4OD, Pick up. Just tell
them you need the tall filter (deep pan)for a 4x4.
ACDELCO Part # TF283 {#25174481}
FILTER KIT,A/TRNS FLUID 20 HOLES, DEEP PAN; E4OD TRANS, 4 SPEED

The upper and lower radiator hoses are becoming very hard to find. Most listings
are for the F53 truck and will not fit the F53 motorhome. Different radiator for
each application. Your friendly Ford truck dealer can supply them for approx.
$45.00 ea.
Approx. $25.00 ea. from Motorcraft, through your local parts
supply house.