Installation Manual

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'08

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'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE

ALUMINUM RADIATOR

IMPORTANT INSTALL NOTE

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE

MAKING OUR PRODUCTS BETTER

Every day at Mishimoto, our engineers are looking for ways to improve

our products and ensure that you receive the highest quality part

for your money. Every vehicle presents new challenges to overcome

and opportunities to improve factory designs. That’s why you’ll ﬁnd two

new lower radiator bushings included with your 2008–2010 Ford 6.4L

Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator. These new bushings replace the stock

lower mounting bushings, providing extra support and safety for your

new Mishimoto radiator.

Through our testing and customer feedback, we found that the 2008–2010

Ford F-Series trucks suffer from a large amount of frame twist and

impact forces while driving over uneven surfaces. The Mishimoto radiator

incorporates two key features to counteract this frame twist and impact:

rubberized upper mounting pegs and upgraded lower mounting bushings.

The upper mounting pegs allow for ﬂex when the frame is twisting, which

reduces stress on the radiator. The new lower bushings raise the radiator

slightly to close any gaps between the radiator and the mounting surface,

cushioning impact forces caused by driving over uneven surfaces.

INSTALLATION

Please note that the installation of the

lower bushings requires that the upper

radiator mounting pegs be bolted to the

upper support before the support is bolted

to the truck, as outlined in steps 13 and

14 of the installation instruction sheet:

http://mishimo.to/MMRAD-F2D-08

WARRANTY

Please also be aware that the installation of these bushings is essential in

preventing damage to your new Mishimoto radiator and maintaining the

radiator’s Lifetime Warranty. Failure to install the provided Mishimoto lower

radiator bushings will void the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty. All claims for

this product (MMRAD-F2D-08V2) must be accompanied with a picture

of the Mishimoto lower radiator bushings installed on the vehicle.

We hope you enjoy your new Mishimoto radiator and, as always, feel

free to contact our customer service at 1.877.GOMISHI or email us at

support@mishimoto.com if you need any help!

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

ORANGE BUSHING HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

ORANGE BUSHING HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

BOLT HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

BOLT HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

BOLT HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

BOLT HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

BOLT HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

BOLT HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

BOLT HERE

USE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED

BOLT HERE

NOTE: DO NOT USE IMPACT GUN TO

INSTALL SUPPLIED M6 HARDWARE

MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED HARDWARE

(8) PC M6 X 1.0 X 16MM

FLANGE HEAD BOLT

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installation instructions!

MAKING OUR PRODUCTS BETTER

Every day at Mishimoto, our engineers are looking for ways to

improve our products and ensure that you receive the highest

quality part for your money. Every vehicle presents new challenges

to overcome and opportunities to improve factory designs. That’s

why you’ll find two new lower radiator bushings included with

your 2008—2010 Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Aluminum Radiator.

These new bushings replace the stock lower mounting bushings,

providing extra support and safety for your new Mishimoto radiator.

Through our testing and customer feedback, we found that the

2008—2010 Ford F-Series trucks suffer from a large amount

of frame twist and impact forces while driving over uneven

surfaces. The Mishimoto radiator incorporates two key features

to counteract this frame twist and impact: rubberized upper

mounting pegs and upgraded lower mounting bushings. The

upper mounting pegs allow for flex when the frame is twisting,

which reduces stress on the radiator. The new lower bushings

raise the radiator slightly to close any gaps between the radiator

and the mounting surface, cushioning impact forces caused by

driving over uneven surfaces.

WARRANTY

Please also be aware that the installation of these bushings is

essential in preventing damage to your new Mishimoto radiator

and maintaining the radiator’s Lifetime Warranty. Failure to

install the provided Mishimoto lower radiator bushings will void

the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty. All claims for this product

(MMRAD-F2D-08V2) must be accompanied with a picture of the

Mishimoto lower radiator bushings installed on the vehicle.

We hope you enjoy your new Mishimoto radiator and, as always,

feel free to contact our customer service at 1.877.GOMISHI or

email us at support@mishimoto.com if you need any help!

IMPORTANT INSTALL NOTE

Summary of content (8 pages)

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'08 —'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE ALUMINUM RADIATOR ® IMPORTANT INSTALL NOTE IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE IMPORTANT INSTALL NOTE MISHIMOTO-SUPPLIED HARDWARE (8) PC M6 X 1.
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'08 —'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE ALUMINUM RADIATOR ® PRE-INSTALL RADIATOR CHECKLIST PRE-INSTALL RADIATOR CHECKLIST 03. If a single port Degas Bottle is in place, ensure that the The 6.4 radiator is an integral piece of the cooling system, but it relies on chassis bushings and other cooling system components for optimal functionality and longevity. Our team has identified several vital upgrades and maintenance items that will directly impact the lifespan of your radiator.
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'08 —'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE ALUMINUM RADIATOR ® PRE-INSTALL RADIATOR CHECKLIST THERMOSTATS BUSHING INSPECTION 05. Factory thermostats are prone to overextension, which results 08. Check the upper radiator mounting peg bushings for damage. in thermal spikes within the radiator and potential damage. These bushings (Figure 7 and 8) should be pliable and free remove the factory thermostat housing and inspect the bypass of any cracking or tears.
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'08 —'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE ALUMINUM RADIATOR ® PRE-INSTALL RADIATOR CHECKLIST 09. Check the cab isolators on the front of the vehicle. Perform a visual inspection to ensure that they are not worn or damaged (Figure 9 and 10). If they are worn, replace them prior to radiator installation. Figure 9 PART REPLACEMENTS 10. Reference the factory part numbers below if any updates are necessary for your vehicle.
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'08 —'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE ALUMINUM RADIATOR ® PARTS LIST AND INSTALLATION GUIDE PARTS INCLUDED INSTALL PROCEDURE 1PC | MISHIMOTO PERFORMANCE ALUMINUM RADIATOR 2PC | LOWER MOUNTING BUSHINGS 01. Disconnect the negative terminal on both batteries. 02. Locate the drain plug on the base of the radiator and allow 8PC | M6 X 1.0 X 16MM FLANGE HEAD BOLTS all coolant to drain from the radiator. To speed up the draining MOUNTING HARDWARE process, remove the cap on the coolant reservoir. 03.
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'08 —'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE ALUMINUM RADIATOR ® INSTALLATION GUIDE 09. Remove the bolt that holds the vehicle horns to the radiator support. (1x 10mm bolt) 10. Disconnect the hood release cable from its bracket. 11. Remove the upper radiator support from the truck, and set it aside. 12. Disconnect the power steering line from the radiator. 13. Remove the two bolts that hold the transmission cooler to the radiator. (2x 8mm bolts) 14. Disconnect the transmission lines from the radiator.
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'08 —'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE ALUMINUM RADIATOR ® INSTALLATION GUIDE 28. Transfer the upper mounting clips from the factory radiator to the new Mishimoto radiator. 29. Position the Mishimoto radiator within the engine bay. 30. Reattach the upper and lower radiator hoses. 35. Reinstall the transmission cooler and cooler lines to the radiator using two 8mm bolts. 36. Reattach the power steering reservoir to the fan shroud using two 8mm bolts. 31.
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'08 —'10 FORD 6.4L POWERSTROKE ALUMINUM RADIATOR ® INSTALLATION GUIDE 40. Using six 13mm bolts, reattach the upper radiator support to the truck. 46. Refill the cooling system with a 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water. 41. Reinstall the single 10mm bolt that holds the horns to the upper radiator support. 47. Reconnect the negative battery terminals on both batteries. 42. Reinstall the intercooler in the truck. Make sure that mounting pegs seat properly when installing. 43.