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Topic: Thermostat Housing ?
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 452
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 04-09-2001 08:05 PM
   
On some housings it seems they have a plug in them for a temp sender. Is it usually a 3/4" hole? Does anyone know what I am talking about?
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 998
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-09-2001 10:28 PM
On some cars that is where they put a vacuum switch. when engine warms up it opens (or closes)  I dont know which. a vacuum line that redirects the air flow to the carb.
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66351stang
Gearhead Posts: 711
From: sayville,newyork
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 04-10-2001 08:54 AM
that thermostat housing is for a new than 65 engine, it is a pvs,(ported vacumn switch)i don't believe they had that in 65.ypu can purchase a nice chrome housing for 65 in chrome for around 15.00..------------------
ponycar66,have you flown in a ford latley???????
66-COUPE W/351SVO
glad i had a v-8 !!!!!!
84.5 gt350-61 falcon 302
have a great day!!!!!!!!
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 200
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-10-2001 05:54 PM
I just replaced the thermostat housing on my 351W ('70 model). A vacuum switch called a distributor control valve goes in that hole on my motor. It has 3 vacuum lines going to it. ------------------
JT
'68 Coupe w/351W
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27660
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-10-2001 11:50 PM
3/8ths pipe thread is the size. ------------------
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 452
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 04-11-2001 08:25 PM
Thanks. I guess I cann't fit a temp gauge in there.
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66351stang
Gearhead Posts: 711
From: sayville,newyork
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 04-11-2001 08:39 PM
the funtion is to advance the timing when the temp goes to high------------------
ponycar66,have you flown in a ford latley???????
66-COUPE W/351SVO
glad i had a v-8 !!!!!!
84.5 gt350-61 falcon 302
have a great day!!!!!!!!
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