this is on a 50 with a 8ba but would be applicable question to all flathead v8's:

At this time i don't plan on running a heater mainly because i don't have one... what do i need to do with the heater hose connections off the passenger head and water pump on the passenger side? I see that I have a couple options.
option #1 thread a plug into the head connection and cap off the water pump outlet with a rubber plug.
option #2 loop a heater hose from the water pump to the outlet on the head. ideally i would prefer option #2 just because it would look cleaner. Is there any benefit to keeping the head looped to the water pump with a section of heater hose. in my mind it seems that it could help with cooling?

thanks!

below is a photo i took off google showing what i think it is the factory routing

 

Do you have a valve on your outlet on the head? If you do, closing the valve and running a hose loop is fine. Otherwise you are putting fully hot water back into the inlet of the WP on the PS, will definitely not help with cooling.

 

When you decide to install a heater ,( it helps w/ defogging ) let me know. Can hook you up w/ what ever you need .Thanks Denny

 

I need some parts for a magic air heater.......... do you have?


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Send a message to firstrider he is a first-rate seller

 

Send an email to koda06@bellsouth.net or ph. # is 772-337-6393 in S, Fla. Thanks , Denny
Have what ever you need !!

 

thanks for the advice I will

 

do you know how to remove the square head and water pump plug. I will be installing heat.


Thanks