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Correct Thermostat Housing for '66

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by ccarccrazy, Sep 16, 2010.

  1. Sep 16, 2010 #1
    ccarccrazy

    ccarccrazy Well-Known Member

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    When the Shelby techs changed the '66 intake manifolds from the cast iron to the aluminum, did they use the existing thermostat housing or a new one?

    And if they used the existing housing, it would have been blue, correct? like the blue manifold bolts that were re-used on the aluminum intake.

    Also, were the thermostat housings on the cast iron manifold also cast iron or aluminum?

    Any info. would be appreciated,
    Thanks
     
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    I believe it was blue with the neck area left unpainted.
     
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    They unbolted the thermostat housing from the Fomoco manifold, and, rebolted it to the new Cobra manifold. I believe it is aluminum, painted Fomoco blue. The bypass hose and clamps had the same paint.
     
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    Thank-you
     
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    Texas Swede

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    When it was painted a cover hood was put over the opening which
    left that part unpainted as 67GT500#2100 said.
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    ccarccrazy

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    Thanks guys.
     
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