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grourown420
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posted 09-20-2004 11:16 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Well, had to do Permatex on the t-stat housing, could not get it to stop dripping. It's a chrome one, so I'm thinking never again. Anti-freeze is eating the chrome off of it already. Anyway, the question I posted was just too silly, so I erased it. Sorry to waste your time.
William

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[This message has been edited by grourown420 (edited 09-21-2004).]

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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 09-21-2004 08:41 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Don't throw your old thermostat housing away, you may want it soon. Chome housings are a PITA.

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grourown420
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posted 09-21-2004 08:48 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks Steve, right now I still have everything that I have changed out, just in case. You are right about those chrome ones tho, a real PITA.
William

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I'm running with what I got till I break it, then I'll ask lots of questions.
68 Coupe #162531
Stock 289
Edelbrock 600 w/ RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower
Doug Thorley Headers
C4
2:79 Gears
225/60 Eagle GT II's on 15" ASTRO's
If ya aint havin' fun doin' it, ya aint doin' it right.
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65ponycar
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posted 09-21-2004 08:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 65ponycar   Click Here to Email 65ponycar     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
man does this post hit home, spent about 6-7 hours trying to stop leaks with the chrome one, about 20 minutes to re-setup the original type one and it was dry! - go figure!

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grourown420
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posted 09-21-2004 09:47 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah, I just drove it for the first time since I did the Permatex, and I think the by-pass hose is leaking now. If it ain't one thing, it's another.
William

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I'm running with what I got till I break it, then I'll ask lots of questions.
68 Coupe #162531
Stock 289
Edelbrock 600 w/ RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower
Doug Thorley Headers
C4
2:79 Gears
225/60 Eagle GT II's on 15" ASTRO's
If ya aint havin' fun doin' it, ya aint doin' it right.
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FSTBK65
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From: Salem, Virginia
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posted 09-21-2004 10:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for FSTBK65   Click Here to Email FSTBK65     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
You guys aren't the only ones that have leaking chrome housings. Putting the origional back on sounds like a good idea.

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grourown420
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posted 09-28-2004 03:00 AM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It's amazing what an 89 cent gasket, and the original houseing will do for leaks. I got to be honest about this though, I really thought the intake was leaking at the front gasket. No leaks as far as I can tell, but those drop lights make some crazy shadows, so I'll know for sure when it gets light. Anyway, just wanted to pass along the good news, and thank everyone again who took the time to respond.
William

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I'm running with what I got till I break it, then I'll ask lots of questions.
68 Coupe #162531
Stock 289
Edelbrock 600 w/ RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower
Doug Thorley Headers
C4
2:79 Gears
225/60 Eagle GT II's on 15" ASTRO's
If ya aint havin' fun doin' it, ya aint doin' it right.
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Toronado3800
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posted 09-29-2004 12:47 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Toronado3800     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Ditto. The Chrome plating must do something negative to the gaskets!

I'm going to paint the top of my old one before I put it back on.

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grourown420
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posted 09-29-2004 12:56 AM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I hit mine with the darkgray primer, turned out OK. Getting ready to swap the valve covers back to to orig. and get rid of the Auto Zone Chrome. Put a nice coat of Ford blue on them, gonna look good with that new intake and carb. The chrome houseing is in perfect shape, just don't think you can get them tight enough. Anyway, readjusted the timing, gonna check some plugs and change these covers. Running good, now to get it looking good. Thanks for the reply.
William

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I'm running with what I got till I break it, then I'll ask lots of questions.
68 Coupe #162531
Stock 289
Edelbrock 600 w/ RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower
Doug Thorley Headers
C4
2:79 Gears
225/60 Eagle GT II's on 15" ASTRO's
If ya aint havin' fun doin' it, ya aint doin' it right.
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 09-29-2004 07:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Toronado3800:
Ditto. The Chrome plating must do something negative to the gaskets!

I'm going to paint the top of my old one before I put it back on.


I think the chrome surface is too smooth to seal effectively and it makes it too easy for liquids to seep past.

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'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
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grourown420
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posted 09-29-2004 07:34 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Maybe some day when I'm bored, and want to get anti-freeze all over my shoes, I'll try it again.
NOT!
Thanks guys, appreciate all the time and replies.
William

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I'm running with what I got till I break it, then I'll ask lots of questions.
68 Coupe #162531
Stock 289
Edelbrock 600 w/ RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower
Doug Thorley Headers
C4
2:79 Gears
225/60 Eagle GT II's on 15" ASTRO's
If ya aint havin' fun doin' it, ya aint doin' it right.
http://members.cardomain.com/68coop

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