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Old 02-03-2012, 05:28 AM   #1
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WTB 350 thermostat housing

Hi all! Im looking for a thermostat housing for my chevy 350 engine in my 72 blazer. Im looking for a steel one without any holes for any temp sensors. Please post a pic and price if ya got one layin around.



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Old 02-03-2012, 08:49 AM   #2
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Re: WTB 350 thermostat housing

Old ones are cast iron and later ones are pot metal I have never seen one made out of steel.
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Old 02-03-2012, 08:54 AM   #3
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Re: WTB 350 thermostat housing

Let me check the one I have off a 71 may be correct but it's not steel, believe its pot metal.
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Old 02-03-2012, 10:02 AM   #4
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Re: WTB 350 thermostat housing

They aren't steel, they are like the old potmetal. We have new ones for sale. Comes with gasket. $12.00 shipped. Thanks, Fred.
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Old 02-03-2012, 10:08 AM   #5
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Can't even paint the old one for that
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Old 02-03-2012, 07:32 PM   #6
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Re: WTB 350 thermostat housing

We have these. You are right, can't hardly clean them and reuse the old ones for $12.00. Thanks, Fred.
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Old 02-03-2012, 07:53 PM   #7
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Re: WTB 350 thermostat housing

i bought a cast iron one from pep boys for right around $10.
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Old 02-05-2012, 02:34 AM   #8
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Re: WTB 350 thermostat housing

Specialtyretail...PM sent!
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:57 AM   #9
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Info is in the way. Thanks, Fred.
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