thermostat housing
#1
thermostat housing
Hello.I just installed chrome valve covers,chrome air cleaner and a chrome thermostat housing on my 350 rocket.
The problem i'm having is I couldnt use the old thermostat neck and I dont know what to do about the connection from the water pump to the thermostat housing.I tried a 3/4 hose but it has a crink in it because of the angle.
Any suggestions???
The problem i'm having is I couldnt use the old thermostat neck and I dont know what to do about the connection from the water pump to the thermostat housing.I tried a 3/4 hose but it has a crink in it because of the angle.
Any suggestions???
#3
If you have the old one take it to a parts store, I had to replace mine on my '68 S, they let me go in back and look for a similar ID hose with the approx bend, I had to cut 2" off of one end and about 6" off the other but it worked out great.
Steve
Steve
#4
Make sure you seal that chrome gooseneck up good. I've never seen one that didn't leak. Usually have to sand 'em on a piece of plateglass to scuff and true them up enough to seal. Same thing with almost any aftermarket chrome accessories.
#5
I would run a 160 Robert Shaw thermostat, some thermostats can be restrictive in flow. It sounds like a low speed air flow issue. Does it have a 7 blade fan, good clutch and shroud? Was a closed impeller water pump used on this motor? I noticed 0 difference on the riveted plate Flowkooler but others with the new cast closed impellers claim a noticeable temp drop.
#7
This is what I used. bypass hose
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