Where is Thermostat Housing on 454 Mag MPI GenVI
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Where is Thermostat Housing on 454 Mag MPI GenVI
Trying to get familiar with engine bay. Manual does not show its location. Is it in the front where pulleys are or somewhere under something.
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Serial number is best
Without that, the housing is normally attached to top of intake above the circulating water pump
Without that, the housing is normally attached to top of intake above the circulating water pump
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Where t-stats are for all american v8's. Very frt top of intake where hoses conect.
Your Merc t-stat housing should look like this but shiny black
Your Merc t-stat housing should look like this but shiny black
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Another question is there an issue if I go with Stainless Steel vs what looks like oem iron product. Risers/Manifolds are Merc OEM though I think they will need to be replaced. Leaning toward aluminum. Let me know thoughts.
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While things are rusty, I don't see anything wrong with the housing. Wire brush and paint and it will be good to go
If your in fresh water then using aluminum or stainless could be used even though there is the dissimilar metals issue. If your in salt water don't even try either
If your in fresh water then using aluminum or stainless could be used even though there is the dissimilar metals issue. If your in salt water don't even try either
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Was worried about that. I plan to use in San Francisco Bay amd Tahoe. I will be flushing each time with salt away I take out in salt water/brackish but get it.
I guess i have to rethink Alum risers and manifolds even with anodes and flushing.
I guess i have to rethink Alum risers and manifolds even with anodes and flushing.