Unknown Part

temj3 · 08-28-2006, 08:42 PM

I first just wanted to say thanks for all the help that I have recieved so far getting my 68 running right... I feel much better knowing there are resources outthere available to me. The task of restoring this car does not seem as big...

I do have another question though... there is a part that is sticking up from the thermostat housing with 3 ports on it.. I can see in pics that that are connected to the VA for an automatic but I have a manual. So, what do I connect these ports to or do I block them off?

Any help is greatly appreciated...

Thanks

okiedragster · 08-29-2006, 08:10 AM

that thermostat housing is for a newer motor , prob 302 , no need to plug them ,you can go to the parts store and get a thermostat housing without ports in it if its a cosmetic thing...

those ports went to vacum ports on the intake and smog equip.

Gearhead999 · 09-02-2006, 07:22 AM

Those were for the engines with the two stage dist. vacumm advance. Disregard it, plug it or as stated above get a housing without the opening.

temj3 · 09-03-2006, 08:36 AM

I will do this today..

Thanks again for all your help....I really appreciate it...

08-28-2006, 08:42 PM	#1
temj3 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17	Unknown Part I first just wanted to say thanks for all the help that I have recieved so far getting my 68 running right... I feel much better knowing there are resources outthere available to me. The task of restoring this car does not seem as big... I do have another question though... there is a part that is sticking up from the thermostat housing with 3 ports on it.. I can see in pics that that are connected to the VA for an automatic but I have a manual. So, what do I connect these ports to or do I block them off? Any help is greatly appreciated... Thanks

08-29-2006, 08:10 AM	#2
okiedragster Drag Racer and Mach1 Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: southern oklahoma Posts: 85	Re: Unknown Part that thermostat housing is for a newer motor , prob 302 , no need to plug them ,you can go to the parts store and get a thermostat housing without ports in it if its a cosmetic thing... those ports went to vacum ports on the intake and smog equip. __________________ -FOR SALE- SUPER COMP DRAGSTER My 71 Mach 1

09-02-2006, 07:22 AM	#3
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Unknown Part Those were for the engines with the two stage dist. vacumm advance. Disregard it, plug it or as stated above get a housing without the opening. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

09-03-2006, 08:36 AM	#4
temj3 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17	Re: Unknown Part I will do this today.. Thanks again for all your help....I really appreciate it...

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