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1951 Packard 288 thermostat housing
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Is the thermostat housing on a 1951 Packard 288 engine, is it cast iron or steel? I see it needs a little repair and was wondering if I could weld it.

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Posted on: 2016/1/7 19:58
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It is steel

Posted on: 2016/1/7 21:07
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Thanks BDeB....

Posted on: 2016/1/7 21:12
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Be careful, if it's got rust blisters, weld won't stick and will burn through bad. I had to cut down to good metal and fab a new neck out of an exhaust adapter. I couldn't find anyone selling NOS or repro and they're weird bolt pattern size and nothing fits. I looked at hundreds of necks to try to find one.
U might try brazing or other low temp repair but no guarantee there either. I guess they could make one on a CNC machine.

Posted on: 2016/1/7 22:04
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I brazed some rust holes shut in mine, it's on the edge of servicability for now, pretty thin. Kanter sells a cast version, comes as a package with a thermostat.

Posted on: 2016/1/7 22:09
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So Cal region of PI used to carry repro cast brass housings. Are they out of stock or no longer sell them?packards-today.com/catalog.php?CID=7

Posted on: 2016/1/7 22:48
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What does the retainer ring look like? Mine was off the engine with no thermostat in it. Does it require a special thermostat to fit in the neck?
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Posted on: 2016/1/8 19:30
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Max has a photo of the ring on his website.

There is nothing special with the thermostat. Just has to fit the housing and ring goes under and catches on some bumps or lips in the housing to hold it up in position. I believe there is an xref number for a modern thermostat.

Posted on: 2016/1/8 19:58
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Thanks Howard, at least I know what I'm looking for. There are a couple of boxes of stuff in the car. John

Posted on: 2016/1/9 8:38
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