[Sardog]

Ok, so I've taken back two water necks now. I broke my water neck when installing a new thermostat and now I can't seem to find a replacement I've returned the ones from Auto Zone and O'Rileys because the thermostat sits in a milled out slot in the stock neck and is bigger than both the ones I've picked up. Please help, a part number and supplier would be great.


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[fordmanjoe1987]

Many options available, not sure what you tried but here are a few options: Spectre SPEC-4736
Trans Dept TRD-9524
Billet specialities BSP-90730
canton racing CTR 80-058
Four seasons 161-84829
All summit part numbers again dont know what you have tried but hope this helps!

 

[randy chesnutt]

I just put the spec-4736. worked great. No problem

 

[danv]

I'm pretty sure he needs the housing which fits the larger thermostats.
Looks like those ones listed are for the later smaller thermostats.

 

[Sardog]

I ordered the spec, we'll see in two days I guess.


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[fordman289]

Survival Motorsports sells an adapter plate that will allow you to use a small thermostat housing on a large thermostat intake. Think it was around $10 last time I looked.

 

[puttster]

Tough to find those big water outlets. Ford switched its FEs to the small (2") ones in 67 or 68, Dearborn does not carry them, I know.

I switched to the small housing and thermostat. To keep the stat from falling into the 2 1/8" intake opening I packed some JB weld around the rim of the opening, and all was well.

 

[63ford406]

Try ordering one for a 65 Galaxie with a 390. It takes the large thermostat. I got one from my NAPA store.

 

[Domino]

Richard is correct. O'Reilly's can get the housing you are looking for. I know because I work there. Check this out.

Murray 84829 - Water Outlet | O'Reilly Auto Parts

 

[danv]

Cool, how much are they?

 

[5.0 Chero]

Cool, how much are they?

Looks like about $21 according to the link he provided...

 

[danv]

I couldn't enter a zip code being an Aussie.

 

[5.0 Chero]

I couldn't enter a zip code being an Aussie.

Cool if you need one let me know...and I can pick one up and ship it to ya

 

[danv]

Found that RockAuto have them for $14.25 at the moment.
Looks the same as the one from O'Reillys with the same part number.

 

[FEandGoingBroke]

Quit breaking them, by gently gluing the thermostat in place with a small bit of RTV.

 

[Sardog]

Quit breaking them, by gently gluing the thermostat in place with a small bit of RTV.

I did exactly that. I'm really not sure why the dang thing broke. I've got the smaller Spectre coming as well as an OEM 2 1/8" neck with the temp sensor fitting, I'll weigh my options when they come in. Is there a down side to using the Spectre with the adapter? Either way I wanted the temp sensor fitting because I want to run an electric fan so it really isn't a loss.

Thanks all for the information, I'd be lost with out you guys. This sure ain't a Chevy crate motor build I thought I was pretty well educated in working on cars till I met this 7 Litre. lol


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[FEandGoingBroke]

Before installing run a file across both surfaces to make sure they're perfectly FLAT...

 

[Sardog]

Ok, got my Spectre neck in. It's a small thermostat housing, as expected. So, I'm going to use my good ole fabrication skills and make an adapter out of some aluminum I have laying around. This looks easier than I thought, but those always seem to be my famous last words. And if I totally screw it up, the Ford 2 1/8" neck should be here tomorrow.


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[Sardog]

Works like a charm!


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[Sardog]

Oh yeah, if someone needs the larger one with an opening for a temp gauge I've got an extra now.


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