|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
01-26-2023, 07:49 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Sierra Vista AZ
Posts: 113
|
Is rusty t. Stat housing useable?
Here's my thermostat housing. It's got rust inside and around the hose end. On the end the rust isn't soft or holey but rough. I'll be installing a new thermostat of course but not sure if this should be replaced. I also have rust in the intake manifold that you can't get to. Any advice?
|
01-26-2023, 09:30 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: St. Michael, Minnesota
Posts: 1,713
|
Re: Is rusty t. Stat housing useable?
I would clean all surfaces with a wire wheel, then re-evaluate the gasket surface. If you have an electric sander, go over that surface with some medium paper to flatten it. On the intake, use a stainless tooth brush, then the sand paper on a flat board. Stay away from silicone.
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
01-27-2023, 02:54 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 511
|
Re: Is rusty t. Stat housing useable?
As said above but you may want to perform Reverse Electrolysis on it (google it) as well. For any pitting you may be concerned about a wee bit of JB Weld would be fine I’m sure.
|
01-27-2023, 07:48 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lancaster, CA
Posts: 917
|
Re: Is rusty t. Stat housing useable?
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
__________________
Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan! |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|