1 3/4 water neck

[chop job]

Does any body know whow makes a 1 3/4 water neck for a 49 ford flathead V8 othere than Honest Charlie? They want way to much money $80.00 WITH SHIPPING for two.Can not bring my self to pay that much but if that's it I guess I will have to.

 

[19Fordy]

I know I have read threads on here where you can buy hoses that work.
You could buy an aluminum thermostat housing for a 49-53 and then have a piece of alum with the correct OD welded to it. It would be very easy to do. I have a 49-53 aluminum housing if you decide to do that.

 

[40cpe]

A 1" section of 1 1/2" hose as a bushing to slip the 1 3/4" hose over works for me.

 

[chop job]

Thanks but I,must looking for the 1 3/4 water neck.

 

[flatjack9]

Do as 40cpe says.

 

[weemark]

flathead jack keeps them but they are $52 each before postage - they are polished though...

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

See if Speedway has them at a more reasonable price.

 

[Ross F-1]

I've never heard of switching to 1-3/4". What's the advantage?

 

[bssmnbll]

I just bought two aluminum from speedway for $13 apiece, but they are stock 1" ID

 

[tubman]

This poster seems to know exactly what he wants. I would suggest that he just step up and pay the price like most "Gold-Chainers" do.

 

[flatford8]

This poster seems to know exactly what he wants. I would suggest that he just step up and pay the price like most "Gold-Chainers" do.

Ouch!!!!...... I don't know that he deserves that......Mark

 

[rich b]

I've never heard of switching to 1-3/4". What's the advantage?

Earlier radiators are made for 1-3/4" hose and later engines have 1-1/4" necks.

Using a piece of 1-1/4" hose as a bushing works; usually not real noticeable; but if appearance is important, best to step up and buy the parts.

 

[sidevalve8ba]

https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=HR-8592-A

 

[51504bat]

Drake now has them back in stock but they were out of stock when I needed them for the 8ba in my 39 p/u so I ordered them from Just32/Model Engineering. Better price and cheaper shipping. JMO

 

[chop job]

Thank you very much for info but I have a 49 motor.

 

[51504bat]

Thank you very much for info but I have a 49 motor.

If you have a '49 engine it's an 8ba/8rt and the thermostat housings that Drake or Just 32 are what you need for 1 3/4" upper radiator hoses.

 

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