Re: Engine Bay detailing on a '56 dual carb car

Posted by HH56 On 2012/8/1 19:28:11

You're right in that we don't know for sure but the evidence is sure starting to suggest wire. The service manual, the brochure showing wire at the one mentioned for oil cooler, the hopefully unmolested 5000 mile car with wire in the place listed for upper hose and finally the replacement type.

I can see a reason for the screw type at water pump outlet because of the thermostat. Easier to remove if needed for thermostat service. Just the one at the water pump inlet to wonder about. Whether screw or wire would be easier to remove might be a question -- the brochure does show screw type which if same type as outlet side would make sense.

As to the AC manual type, perhaps that car had been taken apart so many times fitting and documenting or photographing things that they also decided screws were easier.

I guess until positive proof appears one could go with either and not be ruled totally wrong.