cooling · FF-0197

Why fit straight-out water outlets on a Flathead that will get air conditioning?

Ed fitted small chrome water outlet housings. The original housings stick straight up, and with the dual pulley, air conditioner and alternator the customer plans to add, they would run right into the air conditioner. The replacement necks point straight out, so the hoses will have to be routed a little differently to the radiator.

Expert

Ed Smith

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

water outlet housings

Applicable scope

1949–1953 Ford Flathead V8 with a Mercury crank and a Speedway Motors five-speed kit