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weever82 · 02-02-2013, 08:50 PM

Wanting to get rid of this old crusty looking one and order a nice chrome or polished one. Curious if you guys think it's 15 or 45 degree angle? I have never been good with math and don't want to order the wrong one... lol

Thanks.

Weev-

sanford&daughter · 02-02-2013, 10:25 PM

I'm gunna say that yours is 15 degree a 45 would be at a steeper angle

ole dollor · 02-02-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sanford&daughter

I'm gunna say that yours is 15 degree a 45 would be at a steeper angle

i think he is right...

Scott>72-GMC · 02-02-2013, 11:58 PM

45 would be steeper 45 is half of a 90 so you can get an idea how steep that is to 15 degrees
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weever82 · 02-03-2013, 12:10 AM

I was thinking it was 15 but feels better to get the opinions from you guys as well.

Thanks!
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Scott>72-GMC · 02-03-2013, 12:18 AM

That's for sure I love this place.

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piecesparts · 02-03-2013, 05:46 AM

The majority of the aftermarket chrome water necks will corrode and leak at the point where the gasket goes. The cheaper pot metal in them, since most are from another sourcing outlet, like Taiwan, tends to corrode with the water/antifreeze mix that we have in our engines. I finally got smart and put on a billet water neck with a good o-ring seal and wsolved my leaking issues.

cdowns · 02-03-2013, 06:01 AM

most cheapo chrome china made thermo housings are real crap and after dickin with them for 6months modt guys end up with the good old original GM made ones

weever82 · 02-03-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

The majority of the aftermarket chrome water necks will corrode and leak at the point where the gasket goes. The cheaper pot metal in them, since most are from another sourcing outlet, like Taiwan, tends to corrode with the water/antifreeze mix that we have in our engines. I finally got smart and put on a billet water neck with a good o-ring seal and wsolved my leaking issues.

Didnt even think about the cheap ones causing problems! I usually try to buy made in USA if I can anyways. Looks like I will save up a lil longer and order the billet specialties one.
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DesertCat · 02-03-2013, 09:59 AM

or... paint what ya got and keep on truckin

domeier · 02-03-2013, 12:55 PM

I have a swivel thermo housing, I think it came from Summit. Real convenient, and it's a few years old and isn't corroding... yet.

**leddzepp** · 02-03-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

or... paint what ya got and keep on truckin

x2. I would clean up and paint the one you have. Since the rest of your engine is painted cast iron, I think a "bling" one would look out of place. Just my opinion.

**leddzepp** · 02-03-2013, 01:33 PM

Fel-Pro makes a nice gasket that will not leak when you re-install.

02-02-2013, 08:50 PM	#1
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	water outlet angle? Wanting to get rid of this old crusty looking one and order a nice chrome or polished one. Curious if you guys think it's 15 or 45 degree angle? I have never been good with math and don't want to order the wrong one... lol Thanks. Weev- Attached Images __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

02-02-2013, 10:25 PM	#2
sanford&daughter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate , New York Posts: 647	Re: water outlet angle? I'm gunna say that yours is 15 degree a 45 would be at a steeper angle

02-02-2013, 11:58 PM	#4
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: water outlet angle? 45 would be steeper 45 is half of a 90 so you can get an idea how steep that is to 15 degrees Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

02-03-2013, 12:10 AM	#5
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: water outlet angle? I was thinking it was 15 but feels better to get the opinions from you guys as well. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

02-03-2013, 12:18 AM	#6
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: water outlet angle? That's for sure I love this place. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

02-03-2013, 05:46 AM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: water outlet angle? The majority of the aftermarket chrome water necks will corrode and leak at the point where the gasket goes. The cheaper pot metal in them, since most are from another sourcing outlet, like Taiwan, tends to corrode with the water/antifreeze mix that we have in our engines. I finally got smart and put on a billet water neck with a good o-ring seal and wsolved my leaking issues. __________________ Frank

02-03-2013, 06:01 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: water outlet angle? most cheapo chrome china made thermo housings are real crap and after dickin with them for 6months modt guys end up with the good old original GM made ones __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-03-2013, 09:59 AM	#10
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: water outlet angle? or... paint what ya got and keep on truckin __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

02-03-2013, 12:55 PM	#11
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: water outlet angle? I have a swivel thermo housing, I think it came from Summit. Real convenient, and it's a few years old and isn't corroding... yet.

02-03-2013, 01:33 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: water outlet angle? Fel-Pro makes a nice gasket that will not leak when you re-install. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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