tstat housing

[highflyer]

I need to buy a new one..the coolant washed holes in the chrome pos I was using..don't want another like it..anyone use the 4 seasons on ebag..or buy one they like and have had good luck with even if I have to surface it that's ok...???????????????tx.j

 

[lou3500]

This is what I bought I'm happy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOUR-SEASONS-84805-Engine-Coolant-Water-Outlet-/251414725484?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1966%7CMake%3APlymouth%7CModel%3ABarracuda%7CSubmodel%3ABase%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A4.5L&hash=item3a897c436c&vxp=mtr

 

[1968FormulaS340]

Just buy a good used one on here and put some money in a FABO members pocket. Nothing beats a 40+ year old, time tested, original part.

The one on my Barracuda and my wife's dart are both over 40 years old and look like they have about another 80+ years of useful life in them.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

The one on eBay is cheaper at my local parts store.

 

[4spdragtop]

These are kinda cool, but they are chrome
http://coolviewthermostat.com/

 

[highflyer]

id get one from a member but havnt seen anyone selling one.....how the 4 seasons made..cast alum or zinc or pot metal..that clear is kinda neat but not over A HUN NEAT.LOL..maybe ill go to pnp...tx..j

 

[lilcuda]

Even the cast iron ones can rot out and leak after some time. I bought one from this guy and never looked back. Expensive, but no more leaks!

http://www.terrysautolab.com/

 

[highflyer]

spensive!!!!!!

 

[jdsduster]

i have a billet aluminum one i will sell for $20.00 (small block)

 

[highflyer]

can you send me a pic...j

 

[dodgedifferent2]

i used the terryautolab thermostat housing but when i went to install the rad hose it hit the accelerator pump on my mechanical six pack carbs. It was a bit to tall for what i needed, but still in the decision process about which way to go.

 

[Cmbtengineer85]

I bought one at advance auto parts for 10. Took a day to have it to the store. Works perfect.

 

[tekslk]

I use a polished alluminum from summit, take it on and off twice a year for 6 years now and no problems, plus it looks great.

 

[BillGrissom]

If the thermostat housing rusted thru, I would be concerned about everything else that touches coolant, especially aluminum - SB timing cover, radiator. Normal ethylene glycol coolant needs to be changed every 2 years or so, and if you don't run the engine often the anti-corrosion additives can settle out. I am thinking of switching to Evan's Waterless Coolant (propylene glycol) in my old Mopars. I did so in my 85 M-B already. It costs 4x more but lasts forever, no more corrosion, builds no pressure, and harmless.

 

[highflyer]

judging by the holes in the t cover,im thinking electrolisys is eating it..i think im going to run a ground wire to the intake man..

 

[highflyer]

update..in searching for a new cover,i ran across a cast iron t stat cover ..has 4 numbers on it but no mopar numbers..in really great shape.did mopar at any time offer a cast iron thermostat cover for SB..j

 

[highflyer]

cast iron cover

 

[jefflock]

What you have pictured is a factory item from Mopar

 

[GEO]

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1970/dodge/dart/cooling_system/water_distribution_pipe.html

Scroll down the page for the v8 ones

 

[GEO]

..i think im going to run a ground wire to the intake man..

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