Requesting Photos of Cooling System

[Tim Terry]

We're connecting the radiator hoses between the SPF cooling system lines and the Roush engine. I think we have a good feel for how it's plumbed, but I sure would appreciate some pics and/or confirmation.

I'll describe what I understand:

1. Thermostat neck connects to a section of rubber hose. Rubber hose connects to the ~15" section of curved stainless tube (supplied by SPF) which goes down the port side of the engine. The stainless tube connects to the upper hose just in front of the firewall.

2. The water pump inlet is connected to a ~90 deg rubber hose. That hose must reach down to the lower hose just in front of the firewall. The two hoses are connected together with a short (~3") stainless sleeve and two clamps.

Can anyone confirm this configuration, from memory or by looking at your setup or sharing pics?

Thanks!

 

[Tim Terry]

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[Gus Meyjes]

Tim, I have the hardest time posting photos on this forum. If you PM me your email, I can send you a bunch. I have a Rousch 403 in my MK1

 

[Richard]

I think I posted these already but here goes. I wouldn't use any of the parts you got from SPF. I made mine from copper tubing.

I drilled a small hole near the end of each tube, striped a piece of small solid core wire then threaded it through the hole and soldered it in place to keep the rubber tubing from slipping off. Lynn Miner was very nice and power coated them for me. You will also want to add a radiator petcock at the lowest point so you can drain the system if needed. I'm going to add that next time I have everything apart.

Hope this was helpful.

 

[Richard]

BTW One of my main concerns was heat from the engine coming through the firewall. If you're going to do something about it now would be the time. If I ever have my car really apart I would fill the chassis tube that runs through the interior that holds the radiator tubes with foam insulation. The foam rubber at each end is only a few inches thick.

 

[Tim Terry]

Richard and Gus, thank you for your efforts. I finally figured it out with some help from Gates flexible hoses.

Richard, I like the idea of closing out the heat. Thank you for the tips!

Tim

 

[Richard]

I've posted more about how I insulated my car but if you need more info let me know.