'68 318 to carbed Magnum 5.2: Check my checklist

sireland67 said

All you have to do is drill a 1/8" hole in the second recessed area from the OD, where the gasket sits.
Does this make sense?

Also boil the thermostat in hot water before you install it.
Check to make sure it opens, I have been getting quite a few lately that will not open.

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I'm familiar with the weep hole trick, but I'd also feel much more confident with a better thermostat - whether or not this one passes the hot water test. It's not as if the Stant units have a good rep to begin with.

Still a ways off though. Not really keen on flushing the radiator and P/S fluid until the exhaust is all buttoned up.

-Kurt