Dieselsite 7.3L Upper Radiator Hose with Billet Housing - 1995-1997 Ford F-Series

Upper Radiator Hose with Billet Thermostat Housing – 1995.5–1997 7.3L Powerstroke

This molded upper radiator hose is designed specifically for 1995.5–1997 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke trucks running a billet thermostat housing. The hose is shaped to provide proper routing, clearance, and sealing when paired with a billet housing and will NOT work with the factory Ford RH110 stamped steel thermostat housing.

Constructed from high-temperature silicone rubber, this hose is built to handle heat, pressure, and long-term use — making it the last upper radiator hose you’ll need to buy for your truck.

🔥 Why Upgrade from the Factory Setup:

The OEM thermostat housing is a thin stamped steel design that:

• Rusts quickly

• Warps under bolt load

• Often fails to reseal after thermostat replacement

• Is considered single-use by design

The billet thermostat housing included in this kit is reusable, corrosion-resistant, and designed for long-term, leak-free service — plus it looks far better than the factory unit.

📦 Kit Includes:

• Molded upper radiator hose

• Billet thermostat housing

• Gasket

• Hose clamps

• Replacement mounting bolts

🔧 Installation Notes (Important):

This hose routes very close to the drive belt, so proper installation is critical.

Recommended installation steps:

1. Install the hose onto the thermostat housing first

2. Leave the clamp loose

3. If the hose appears close to the belt, rotate it clockwise in small increments until adequate clearance is achieved

4. Attach the radiator end

5. Recheck belt clearance

6. Tighten all clamps

⚠️ Compatibility Notice:

• Will NOT work with Ford RH110 OEM thermostat housing

• Will NOT work on early IDI-style cooling systems

🚨 Important Cooling System Requirement:

Many 1994–1995 7.3L Powerstrokes were equipped with an IDI-style cooling system.
This kit requires the later Powerstroke cooling system.

✔️ Compatible trucks must have:

• Plastic expansion tank

• Radiator cap located on the expansion tank

❌ Not compatible if:

• The radiator is steel

• The radiator cap is mounted directly on the radiator

If you’re upgrading to a billet thermostat housing or replacing a leaking OEM setup, this hose and housing combination provides better sealing, improved durability, and long-term reliability for your 7.3L Powerstroke.