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Old 01-17-2024, 11:13 AM   #14
deuce_roadster
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Default Re: Do modern style thermostats work in 59 stylle heads?

Using a template, I drill and tap 4-40 holes in the neck of the head and drill holes in the stat to match and use stainless steel screws. It is a little trickier with stock cast iron heads but is easy on aluminum aftermarket heads for a 59 series engine. There are many ways to accomplish this, including stats that go up at the radiator inlet so they can't move.
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