I have a 4 core rad. Water seems to flow thru (garden hose). Will call my radiator guy later for a cleaning.
Cast iron impellers on pump.
Will install new upper and lower hoses, 160F thermostat. Stat will be tested before install.
Past post here, seems like my diffuser plate does sit to high off the impeller ~ 3/16" I have not, but will tap it down to within 1/16".
I can tell, a prior owner, might have had a problem installing diff plates. There is a small ridge on the engine casting(timing cover?). Not to worried about the ridge.
Diff plates might need a small amount of grinding on the outer edges to sit flat within the cavity.
Question... My 2 piece diff-plates do not sit flat to one another. Is this normal? I can provide a pic if needed.
Question... One of the 3 studs, threads are buggered. I have a tape/die set, will try to fix, but what If I can't? Are the studs pressed or screwed in? Any tips for removal appreciated.
Question.... Is Duplicolor DE1616 the correct paint for a 68 bird engine? I'd like to paint the water pump before install.
Hoping to get everything I need, getter back on the road this holiday weekend.
Appreciate your time. Thanks much.....don t. .....
