Sellingthewind
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I thought similar, we recently got it new and my dad told me it was a mopar partThose chromed t-covers were always a leak waiting to happen.
I thought similar, we recently got it new and my dad told me it was a mopar partThose chromed t-covers were always a leak waiting to happen.
Just remember, if you mill the intake surface, the bolt threads will be shorter and you have more of a chance to bottom out and not get the housing tight enough to prevent a leak. Shorter bolts, double flat washers, or double gaskets are your only options. I don't like using taps to clean threads but I do use thread chasers and follow up by blowing out the blind bolt hole with compressed air.
I saw that. Cut a inch off the radiator end and refit the hose. It should exit the thermostat housing parallel to the radiator.Get rid of that "kink" in your upper radiator hose, to improove the flow.
Dave
YES! I told my dad the same thing, we are snipping that this weekend!Get rid of that "kink" in your upper radiator hose, to improove the flow.
Dave
I knew you dudes had a keen eye for such details hehe.I saw that. Cut a inch off the radiator end and refit the hose. It should exit the thermostat housing parallel to the radiator.
thanks , I did add washers but probably best to double up. The machinist is in the family and he said he didnt take much off, i wish i knew how much. Still got enough thread to add those washers which is helpful.Just remember, if you mill the intake surface, the bolt threads will be shorter and you have more of a chance to bottom out and not get the housing tight enough to prevent a leak. Shorter bolts, double flat washers, or double gaskets are your only options. I don't like using taps to clean threads but I do use thread chasers and follow up by blowing out the blind bolt hole with compressed air.
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