Today's after-work progress:
Stripped this mess off the car. The floor patch was laid over top of the old crap. It's a bit soft above the patch, so I'm going to bridge the gap with some new metal.
Also got to replace half of this crap.
Should be fun. At least the other side is good...
You might put a new quality t-stat in the trunk with a new gasket, for good measure. With a 3/8" drive ratchet, extersion, and deep-welll socket. Maybe a gasket scraper, too?
Motor on,
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Been detailing the engine compartment on my '68 300 with the 440. The same thermostat has been in there for at least 30 years and works fine. I've read some discussion here about crap new thermostats. Wondering if I should just leave mine alone. I haven't taken it or the housing off. The...
Try diagnosing the cables. If it has cruise, there will be two. One to the cruise unit and from it to the speedo. In my experience the lower one gives out first.