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Coolant jumper hose installation on flathead V8s

Started by John Barry [CLC17027], September 17, 2014, 01:06:32 PM

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John Barry [CLC17027]

September 17, 2014, 01:06:32 PM
Some years ago (maybe 2005?), as I recall, the Self Starter had a column (I think by Walt Brewer) in which he recommended installing a jumper hose from a jacket port on the driver's side rear of the engine to a corresponding port on the passenger side.  (Naturally this involves ports on the heads.)  As I remember the column, Brewer mentioned he had done this with his '41, and was able to operate at midsummer parade conditions with a coolant temperature of ~185°F.

I'm wondering if anyone has implemented his suggestions, and what your experiences were in terms of ease of installation and results.  As you might imagine, I'm considering doing likewise on my '40 La Salle.  Thanks.
John Barry (CLC 17027)
Now-retired editor/Publisher of the Valley Forge Region newsletter, The Goddess
1940 La Salle series 50 four door sedan

TMoore - NTCLC

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September 17, 2014, 02:12:54 PM
John -

Hopefully, someone will come up with the article you are looking for, but for future reference, here is a link to a collection of Walt Brewer's articles - always very handy to refer to if you are dealing with these flatheads:

http://www.rmrclc.com/waltsWorkBench.html
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