Vintage Precision thermostat housing

[37 Coupe]

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Wasn't the problem you had with the new water pump actually your modified head? I'm sure the pump Brattons sold you was as good as anyone else sells.

I found out this morning it was the head that was the problem.I posted this statement last night.This morning I called up Bratton's and talked to Jared and told him it was an issue on this end and not Bratton's.

[Smooth_One]

Almost back together.

[Smooth_One]

I ran the car for about 40 minutes last night in my driveway at probably 1200 RPMs and no leaks and no problems. That two blade fan feels like it is pushing way more air than the four blade for sure.
By the way I do not much care for the original hose clamps anymore, I cleaned the inside of the hoses and made sure they were as straight as I could get them and put the clamps in the best spot I could find and the lower hose was leaking just a bit and the hose clamp was as tight as I could get it without stripping the bolt. So I went to the auto parts and purchased some stainless clamps that are made in USA, put them on and no more leaks.
I will be switching the upper hose clamps tonight as well.

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Smooth_One

I ran the car for about 40 minutes last night in my driveway at probably 1200 RPMs and no leaks and no problems. That two blade fan feels like it is pushing way more air than the four blade for sure.
By the way I do not much care for the original hose clamps anymore, I cleaned the inside of the hoses and made sure they were as straight as I could get them and put the clamps in the best spot I could find and the lower hose was leaking just a bit and the hose clamp was as tight as I could get it without stripping the bolt. So I went to the auto parts and purchased some stainless clamps that are made in USA, put them on and no more leaks.
I will be switching the upper hose clamps tonight as well.

Those original style hose clamps are rubbish, no matter where they are made. I also use stainless worm drive hose clamps - made in Australia (my car is a driver, not a show-er).