'70-'72 FE Tstat housing
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patrickdotryan
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'70-'72 FE Tstat housing
Hi. Anyone got one of these thermostat housings in good condition? I know many types will fit, but I'm looking for this type with the kinda "P" cast into the side where the port goes in the center of the "P". The bolt holes in the flange have a thin web connecting them to the main casting. or if you know where to get them new other than Mac's, which has the right picture but wrong part. Thanks. Patrick
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1971 F250 Custom
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Prairie Yellow
390 (was a 360), C6 Auto, Dana 60
Camper Special
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390 (was a 360), C6 Auto, Dana 60
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duaneo
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Re: '70-'72 FE Tstat housing
You say thermostat housing, I say water inlet. The one on my engine was cracked and welded, so I simply replaced it with a new one from napa. It's probably not what you're looking for.
Cheers,
Duane
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Duane
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duaneo
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Re: '70-'72 FE Tstat housing
it looks like the one I replaced had the P shape you're looking for. Probably original.
Duane
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1971 F100 - Ugly on the outside, but purty under the hood...
1968 Chevrolet Impala - Family car since 1970, My car since I was 16, in need of bodywork/paint, but otherwise straight.
2004 Mini Cooper S - Daily driver and grown up go-kart
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patrickdotryan
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Re: '70-'72 FE Tstat housing
Thanks Duane. You're right again. The one you took off is what I'm looking for, the original style with the "P" casting shape and the thin webs connecting the mounting holes The one you have now is also what I have. Why I care about tiny details like this on a rusty 44 year old truck I have no idea. Unfortunately I am cursed in this way!
Patrick
Patrick
1971 F250 Custom
Camper Special
Prairie Yellow
390 (was a 360), C6 Auto, Dana 60
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Prairie Yellow
390 (was a 360), C6 Auto, Dana 60
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flyboy2610
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Re: '70-'72 FE Tstat housing
Patrick,
Is this what you're looking for? This came off a 390. I have no use for it. It has the 'P' casting and the webs.
How's $15 + shipping?
It needs a good cleaning, but I don't see any cracks.
Let me know.
Is this what you're looking for? This came off a 390. I have no use for it. It has the 'P' casting and the webs.
How's $15 + shipping?
It needs a good cleaning, but I don't see any cracks.
Let me know.
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Re: '70-'72 FE Tstat housing
Flyboy, thats the correct one. Just sent you a PM.
Anyone else know what the device screwed into the port is? The ones I've seen just have that blanked off and mine had nothing for that slot. Patrick
Anyone else know what the device screwed into the port is? The ones I've seen just have that blanked off and mine had nothing for that slot. Patrick
1971 F250 Custom
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Prairie Yellow
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flyboy2610
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Re: '70-'72 FE Tstat housing
I think it's the temperature sensor.
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