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360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? #430465 08/07/09 02:18 AM 08/07/09 02:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,561 Santa Rosa, NOR*CAL. Just Cameron OP Too Many Posts
Just Cameron OP Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,561 Santa Rosa, NOR*CAL.	So when I was trying swap the chrome O-ring thermostat housing from the Edelbrock Performer to my 360 Magnum's RPM Air Gap I realized the LA water neck is way bigger that the one for my Magnum. The stock one for truck radiators is way taller than I want to use. 10 minutes at the parts counter looking at ALL the Dodge Magnum factory units and all the SB Ford (The same bolt spacing/size as the Magnum) aftermakret chrome and factory units and I can not find one that will work with the stock 26" radiator. What did you do?

Re: 360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? [Re: Just Cameron] #430466 08/07/09 02:32 AM 08/07/09 02:32 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,037 hi sharpie Moparts Linguist
sharpie Moparts Linguist Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,037 hi	I have a truck one on there

Re: 360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? [Re: sharpie] #430467 08/07/09 03:44 AM 08/07/09 03:44 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,561 Santa Rosa, NOR*CAL. Just Cameron OP Too Many Posts
Just Cameron OP Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,561 Santa Rosa, NOR*CAL.	The stamped steel unit? What radiator hose did you use? Based on a "precise eyeballing" it looks like an earlier molded hose has the bend too far down to use one.

Re: 360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? [Re: Just Cameron] #430468 08/07/09 07:49 AM 08/07/09 07:49 AM
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patrick I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,123 Grand Haven, MI	grab one from a junkyard 5th ave. chrysler switched to the smaller t-stat and housing when they went to the C171 A/C compressor in the '79-80 time frame. 1976 Spinnaker White Plymouth Duster, /6 A833OD 1986 Silver/Twilight Blue Chrysler 5th Ave HotRod SOLD!* 2011 Toxic Orange Dodge Charger R/T 2017 Grand Cherokee Overland 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude (holy crap, my daughter is driving)

Re: 360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? [Re: patrick] #430469 08/07/09 08:14 AM 08/07/09 08:14 AM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	this one? ~1&11/16" tall. $15 to your doorstep 5402507-tstatneck.jpg (183 downloads) live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: 360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? [Re: RapidRobert] #430470 08/07/09 10:19 AM 08/07/09 10:19 AM
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sharpie Moparts Linguist Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,037 hi	Cameron, I used stock radiator hoses from a 74 Duster 360. Each have a couple letters on it - places to cut the hose. I ended up just cutting the hose in one place on each.

Re: 360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? [Re: patrick] #430471 08/07/09 10:21 PM 08/07/09 10:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,561 Santa Rosa, NOR*CAL. Just Cameron OP Too Many Posts
Just Cameron OP Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,561 Santa Rosa, NOR*CAL.	Quote: grab one from a junkyard 5th ave. chrysler switched to the smaller t-stat and housing when they went to the C171 A/C compressor in the '79-80 time frame. Good to know! thanks.

Re: 360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? [Re: patrick] #430472 08/07/09 10:38 PM 08/07/09 10:38 PM
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69L78Nova Banned. Forever. 6 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,327 Glendale, AZ	Quote: chrysler switched to the smaller t-stat and housing when they went to the C171 A/C compressor in the '79-80 time frame. 1979 to be exact. Any AutoZone should have a cast iron one for about $10-12. Much better than the stamped steel piece anyway. 1969 Nova 454/M21/3.31 Mild mid-11 second weekend cruiser 1994 F150 XLT Super Cab 2WD 5.0/4R70W/3.55 (Daily driver)

Re: 360 Magnum Swap Part 2. Thermostat Housing? [Re: 69L78Nova] #430473 08/08/09 02:46 AM 08/08/09 02:46 AM
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sharpie Moparts Linguist Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,037 hi	It doesn't look too bad, the stamped steel one, does it?

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