351c thermostat housing (water neck)

[COBRA406]

Jim,
The 429/460 90 deg neck should bolt up fine. I have one from
Ford motorsports and it is a "cheezy looking" chrome. Was
real disappointed in the quality. Could not use it because of
clearance problems. I ended up using the 45 deg from a late
70's pickup with a 351M. The choices are limited. Another issue
of many using a Cleveland block.
Bob

[CheeseSnake]

Thanks Bob.

I assume the clearance problems were with the hoses coming off the water pump - looks tight there with the alternator and t-housing. I know there is a company that makes swivel 90 degree housings for the 429/460, but they are $100 - a little steep for a t-housing, but this is not a cheap hobby

Thanks again,

Jim

[CheeseSnake]

Thanks Bob.

I assume the clearance problems were with the hoses coming off the water pump - looks tight there with the alternator and t-housing. I know there is a company that makes swivel 90 degree housings for the 429/460, but they are $100 - a little steep for a t-housing, but this is not a cheap hobby

Thanks again,

Jim

[CheeseSnake]

FYI, the 429/460 water neck flange is the same and bolts right in. They come in a 90 degree chrome o-ring version from Mr Gasket or CSI makes an aluminum swivel housing for around $100. I went with the Mr Gasket from Summit, quality was good and no problems getting it mounted.

Thanks for your help.