EWP People...
EWP People... Did you buy the fancy $110 water neck? Or did you mod a stock one? I took the guts out of a stocker like it says to do in the instructions, but... it doesn't say much else. It looks like I'll have to cut the two ears off of the stock one. The other thing that concerned me, there's no lip on the pump or the t-stat housing. It must be a bitch to get it centered so it doesn't leak.
Pictures, etc. would be a big help. I'm sure if I mess with it long enough I could sort it out... but I'd rather see some pictures/hear from those who have done this.
Pictures, etc. would be a big help. I'm sure if I mess with it long enough I could sort it out... but I'd rather see some pictures/hear from those who have done this.
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you mean a mezeir ls1 pump? if so- yes the stocker will work , theres no lining up you need to do... the bolts will do that for you, and the o ring makes a good seal with the outer surface of the pump...
Originally Posted by 86 IROC
Did you buy the fancy $110 water neck? Or did you mod a stock one? I took the guts out of a stocker like it says to do in the instructions, but... it doesn't say much else. It looks like I'll have to cut the two ears off of the stock one. The other thing that concerned me, there's no lip on the pump or the t-stat housing. It must be a bitch to get it centered so it doesn't leak.
Pictures, etc. would be a big help. I'm sure if I mess with it long enough I could sort it out... but I'd rather see some pictures/hear from those who have done this.
Pictures, etc. would be a big help. I'm sure if I mess with it long enough I could sort it out... but I'd rather see some pictures/hear from those who have done this.
I re-used the stock piece, its down far enough in the bay, almost impossible to notice it either way. When doing some winter upgrades this year, I might just sand & paint the stock neck.
i just did the install not to long ago, and used the stock neck. Spent a few extra minutes and wire brushes the stocker, little brake clean, a few coats of rustoleum satin black and it matches the pump great 
Thanks for the replies... I see no mention of any cutting of the tabs on the stock water neck. 
I must be doing something wrong. You need an SBC style t-stat even woth the stock water neck, correct?
I must be doing something wrong. You need an SBC style t-stat even woth the stock water neck, correct?
Originally Posted by 86 IROC
Thanks for the replies... I see no mention of any cutting of the tabs on the stock water neck. I must be doing something wrong. You need an SBC style t-stat even woth the stock water neck, correct?
I must be doing something wrong. You need an SBC style t-stat even woth the stock water neck, correct?yes, you need an SBC style t-stat.
it seems like your thinking the sbc tstat goes in the neck, it does not it goes into the upper radiator hose. Don't forget to drill the two weep holes! The tabs on the neck are irrelevant
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ya the t-stat does not go in the neck... i tried to get it to fit for the longest time then i was like wait a minute.... and figured that it didnt go there, anyways, ya i just used the stock neck, looks fine for me.
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Originally Posted by 86 IROC
It goes in the upper hose? Now I'm really lost, you mean you just stuff it in the upper radiator hose and that's it?
Originally Posted by Michael02hawk
Yes, it goes in the upper hose area. Dont sweat it, read your directions, there are pictures, it'll fit just fine.
Originally Posted by wht01ws6ta
Getting ready to install mine but need a 160 degree SBC Thermo. Anybody have a part number for one of these? Can I pick one up locally?
If you want my 160 SBC stat, I'll just send it to you.
Its new, never been installed or used.
private me.
Originally Posted by 86 IROC
It may vary, the auto parts stores by you may not use the same vendor for parts. Mine was a # 330-160 from AutoZone.
Michael02Hawk, Thanks for the offer but I'm trying to get one locally for right now to avoid the shipping delay
Originally Posted by wht01ws6ta
Thanks for the info- is this PN for a 160 degree stat? I'll check out Autozone this afternoon
Originally Posted by wht01ws6ta
Thanks for the info- is this PN for a 160 degree stat? I'll check out Autozone this afternoon
Michael02Hawk, Thanks for the offer but I'm trying to get one locally for right now to avoid the shipping delay
Michael02Hawk, Thanks for the offer but I'm trying to get one locally for right now to avoid the shipping delay
Thanks for the info. Found one at O'reilly last night. Went to AutoZone and the 330-160 number was recalled so they didn't have it, went to the Irish people and ran that PN and it came up with one for about 6 bucks. For anyone else looking, an SBC thermo part number for a 160 degree is 330-160 or 15356