Water distribution Tube - 1948 - 356

Posted by 48customfastback On 2023/12/17 0:38:29

Question:
Will the Water Distribution Tube just slide straight out the front? Mine looks to be brass. My car runs perfect and at temperature... BUT recently when I removed the head and drained coolant... I saw different colors of coolant in different areas which tells me I have a circulation problem.

UPDATE:
Thank you for the comments.
I may leave well enough alone at this point. I replaced the Head and while doing so... noticed the differential coolant colors. I got a lot of crud out of the water jackets and hoes. I have cleaned and vacuumed out areas prior to installing new head. I will clean radiator and will install a re-built water pump. I am preparing for a Florida Club Event in late January. I expect to, in the next couple/ few years to freshen up the entire car. At that time, I expect to rebuild the engine. I have been collecting NOS Engine parts for about 30 years so I may have 1/3 of what I may need. LOL. At this point, for fear of damaging the WDT, I may leave well enough alone. I will flush the remaining system. I have heard many have had good luck with Thermocore...which I may try.
I also will install a GANO Filter as I try to get rid of more crud as I get the car back on the road. Thanks!