[DeTomaso] do the OEM-type water pumps and thermostats even exist any more?

[Pantdino]

I think it safe to say that if he couldn't successfully replace a water pump, timing chain set, and harmonic balancer he wouldn't still be in business, so I'll continue with him for this job at least.

This is partly why I like to do as much of my own work as possible-- it is less anxiety producing overall.

Jim




-----Original Message-----
From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
To: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
Sent: Thu, Nov 14, 2013 6:56 pm
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] do the OEM-type water pumps and thermostats even exist any more?


          
    
On 11/14/2013 10:44 AM, Pantdino wrote:
    
    
        
When I called Tommy this morning to clarify what kind of          pump and t-stat he would be using he said he doesn't really          understand the differences in the thermostats and pumps but          has been doing what he has been doing without problems
      
    
    
    Based on that statement alone, I would never take anything    mechanical to Tommy Hodges.  Period.
    
    - The ford 351 Cleveland has been around for more than 40 years.
    - The cooling system fundamentals have been explained in many books.
    - The uninitiated can even find information on how it works by doing    simply searches on the Internet
    - There's a damn big difference between a proper thermostat and a    non-proper thermostat for a 351C.
    - There are only -two- reasons you would -not- use a proper    thermostat:
        - You are using a non-bypass water pump; having the bypass    passage blocked, or
        - You have blocked the brass restrictor plate with a plug
    
    Does he understand the difference between internal and external    balancing?
    Does he understand the difference between quench and open chamber    heads?
    Does he understand the difference between one-piece and two-piece    valves?
    Does he even understand the difference between a 351W and 351C?
    
    Maybe he was just flipping you crap, but if that's his real attitude    toward quality work.....
    No thanks.
    
    Asa Jay
  

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