fred deagostino Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I have another question for consideration: Since my donor car had no radiator or outlet neck when I got it I had the guy who made my custom radiator intsall a 1 1/2" neck on the top tank. Now, a year or more later, I find that the original 282 neck (I still don't have one of those) was 1 3/4". What I do have is a neck from a '37 6 cyl. which according to Kanter uses the same thermostat as the eight, and also will fit my head. If I'm thinking right, the thermostat is the greatest flow resrictor in either application and the smaller 6 cyl. neck should not change anything flow-wise. Of course if the correct neck for the 8 turned up I could easily have the larger inlet retro fitted to my radiator. My current plan is the run the smaller neck and watch for problems. I'd be curious to know if this sounds like a fool's game or there's actually some merit to the plan. Fire away......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I think the smaller one should work okay, Unless you drive thru Arizona regularly. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> It's not like you're going to be making any High speed endurance runs, Correct? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred deagostino Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Nope, no endurance runs. The only thing being tested for endurance in this car would be ME. Actually, there's a couple of older pics in the gallery. One is the donor car and the other is the project car titled Big Nosed Kate (wife's moniker for it). Thanks....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I remember an old physics rule that 'For efficient flow of liquid or gas, through a pump or fan, the Inlet needs to be Twice as large as the Outlet'. So as long as the outlet area doesn't get smaller than half the inlet, It should be Okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamcar Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I found one for my 1941 120 throught Max Merritt. The original was so corroded and pitted that it was very difficult to get it to stop leaking. His thermostat springs are only $5.Jim Showers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred deagostino Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thanks Speedster, that's a neat bit of info., I'm feelling better by the moment! Oh no, wait, Steamcar's post follows yours mentioning the retaining spring selling for $5 and our friends at Kanter just charged me something like $24 for one. If I'd known what it looked like I'd have made a sleeve on the lathe to set beneath the thermostat and been done with it. I'll be a little more carefull before I dial that 'Jersey # again. Thanks again gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigKev Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Pricing really depends on what stuff they can get reproduced themselves or have to buy from other vendors. So I always check both Max Merrit and Kanter and sometimes call Seatle Packards for prices and then order from the cheapest place.For things like gaskets you have lots of options, Ultramatics Dynamics makes nice gaskets. So also check with them. I bought a nice one-piece engine oil pan gasket from them. Be careful with therostats as the new style thermostats have a smaller opening orifce then the original style. So this could cause flow issues. I order a corret style one from Max Merrit and it also came with a new gasket. I spend an extra $5 and got a new retainer as the old one was more rust then metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaptainBristol Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Big Kev: Could you please give more info about "Seattle Packards?" I had no idea there was a Packard parts supplier in Seattle, or the Seattle area. Do you have an address or phone number for them?Thanks,Mark in Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I found this one:Seattle Packard Garage 1205 E Pine St Seattle, WA 98122-3921 (206) 726-9625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigKev Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Packard Seattle CompanyContact: David Moe425-334-7754dmoeenterprises@cs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Ah yes, David Moe, took over Gary Brinton's company. I forgot that's what he calls it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaptainBristol Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Thanks, Kev.Brinton was in Prineville, Oregon. I lost track of him not long ago. It is good to know his parts inventory moved closer to Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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