WTB - Thermostat housing 1972
April 21st, 2014, 05:15 PM
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Looking for a T-Stat housing for my 1972 Olds Cutlass 455. Needs to be either Stainless Steel or Polished Aluminum. Anyone know where I can purchase this? I've tried 2 chrome housing & all they do is leak, even filed them down flat as I could & they still leak. And yes, I've gooped them up real good with RTV silicone & still no luck. I've re-installed the original but would like to find one of the above. Thanks for any help.
April 21st, 2014, 05:30 PM
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Is this it?
Mine looks like this. Bought from supercars unlimited. It leaked at J tube and main housing connection. They said send it back and they would replace it but I sealed it myself to save replacing the tower clamps. (see gray sealer in pic)
Last edited by Gary M; February 7th, 2015 at 05:18 PM.
April 21st, 2014, 05:36 PM
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Looking for a T-Stat housing for my 1972 Olds Cutlass 455. Needs to be either Stainless Steel or Polished Aluminum. Anyone know where I can purchase this? I've tried 2 chrome housing & all they do is leak, even filed them down flat as I could & they still leak. And yes, I've gooped them up real good with RTV silicone & still no luck. I've re-installed the original but would like to find one of the above. Thanks for any help.
Last edited by Qwik71442; April 21st, 2014 at 05:39 PM.
April 23rd, 2014, 08:19 AM
#5
I got a good aluminum one with a stainless steel spout from Summit. Had to cut the spout a good half inch and bend it a little bit in my 80lb vice to get it to meet up with the water pump, but that certainly did the trick.
I also found that gooping it up with RTV sealant is not necessary and can be the actual cause of your leaks, especially with an aluminum housing going up against an aluminum intake. Not much actually sticks to aluminum... Sealing up the bolt threads is definitely necessary, however.
I also found that gooping it up with RTV sealant is not necessary and can be the actual cause of your leaks, especially with an aluminum housing going up against an aluminum intake. Not much actually sticks to aluminum... Sealing up the bolt threads is definitely necessary, however.
April 23rd, 2014, 02:29 PM
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April 23rd, 2014, 02:41 PM
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April 23rd, 2014, 07:03 PM
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Man, i actually got it from their ebay store. I just searched for it and didn't find anything.
I know it won't help, but the auction # was 190959758641 from seller summitracing_sales
Came in a summit box, summit sales order and even some stickers.
Also included a picture and hopefully some of those numbers will help.
I know it won't help, but the auction # was 190959758641 from seller summitracing_sales
Came in a summit box, summit sales order and even some stickers.
Also included a picture and hopefully some of those numbers will help.
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