Zeke1953 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Posted March 17, 2007 Help! According to my shop manual, the '53 engines with the permanent bypass water pumps take a "choke" thermostat. When I was unable to find one locally, I got one on eBay. Only problem is that it doesn't fit - bottom is too long and hits the inside of the block. It will fit if I turn it upside down or, I can use several thick gaskets to raise it up. Have any other '53 owners had this problem? Zeke Quote
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