Guest Flying8 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hello, Does anyone have any clear photos showing the correct installation position of the brass baffles around/behind the water pumps on '41 and later Lincoln V-12s? The illustration that comes with the instructions for the replacement baffles is just about useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Overfield Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 As I remember they are simply pressed into position behind the water pump to redirect the water toward the rear cylinders,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) Cup it in your hand, round like the opening for the pump......the skinny tail curve wraps around the closest cylinder, in the block forming a surround , around the pump impellor held in place by the spring tension of the baffle, and the "tail" which fits between the cylinders... sorry ,no pic...It is an effort to send water further back away from ft cylinder Edited November 16, 2017 by Mssr. Bwatoe (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flying8 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Thanks, I think the rectangular wide front part ends up on the bottom side of the block/ pump? And the thinner section covers the side and some of the top? With the skinny tail towards the back. Hope this is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flying8 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 They didn't fit well with the wide rectangular front part on top, but with it on the bottom, they kind of snap right in and don't move around much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 YES, SKINNY TAIL TOWARD THE BACK, FITS BETWEEN CYLINDER BORES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSpringer Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Anyone know where to get these, or have a pattern for them? One thing I missed when putting the engine back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cokekid Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hi, Here is a copy showing the actual size. Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken/Alabama Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I didn’t put them in my engine. I’ve ran V12 with them and without, couldn't notice any difference either way. I am running high volume water pumps and they push plenty of water to the rear of the block. My stock 2 7/8” bore V12 has been bored to 2 15/16 + .020. No heat problems driving on these 95 plus degree days. Not even in town driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Q Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 in the directions I received from Skip Haney after he rebuilt my water pumps he specifically stated to not use the baffles with the new higher flow impellers that come with his rebuilds. So something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) I also removed the baffles after installing Skip's pumps. No problems , it runs cool all the time. But I no longer do 4th of July parades (90 degrees at 4 MPH is not wise). I also do not have thermostats. (by "cool" it is still at 1/2 on the temp gauge). I must confess that my new block is a 1942 bored .60 over (almost could take V8 pistons). Edited July 10, 2019 by 1941 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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