Pete Bronlund wrote:
>
> My Rover 3.5 engine uses an Edelbrock Performer inlet manifold. The
> curve of the bonnet (hood) means that with the standard Rover themostat
> housing (ex P6B) the hose is directed upward at such an angle that the
> bonnet can't be closed. Today i found a housing for a Ford 351(?),
> partcode# EOSE-8592-AA, which almost bolts on but without major surgery
> that won't happen. It would allow the radiator hose to lie in a curve
> round the distributor with heaps of room to close the boonet. I'm
> wondering if perhaps the housing used on an MG V8 is at all different to
> the P6B unit since the MG has a similar low bonnet line like my project.
>
> At this stage though i might have to have my own one (or two) cast. Any
> info appreciated.
Could you send me a digital view of your thermostat and I will return
the favour. I have a strong feeling that the Morgan Plus 8 housing might
help.
Lorne
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