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Old 03-09-2024, 03:38 PM   #17
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Default Re: Help Identify V8

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Another question:

I notice heads with rad hose in diff locations.

Which scenario of water pumps and heads yields the coolest engine?

Like: block water pumps & hose in center of head?

But. Block water pumps require newer dist?

Im not gonna work truck hard, but slow parades can be tough on em too.

Thanks everyone!
1936 water pumps in the heads were the last of that configuration. Block mounted pumps began in 1937 and continued for the rest of flathead production. Either way works well, any cooling issues best addressed with water passage cleanout and radiator rebuild. Your choices are simple: keep what you have or get '37-'38 heads and block mounted pumps. For this you'll need flex hoses for the center mount outlets. No distributor change required either way.
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