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Eric,

Wouldn't stainless be more susceptible to galvanic corrosion than brass? On boats that ride the ocean, through-hull valves are brass for this reason, I believe. Maybe that isn't a problem?

Thanks,

Tom

I would think that would be more of a salt water issue than a galvanic issue. Even with the brass tube, as long as you use a good quality antifreeze you should have no major issues. Remember back in the day most antifreeze was water and alcohol, with no real anti-corrosion additives. And even when glycol antifreeze came out, I would imagine that some people who were set in their ways didn't change to the new stuff, as they were used to the "it has always worked before so I'll keep on using it" mentality.

Lowell,

Am I to understand you are asking about a water distribution tube for a 39 Super 8? If so, I am afraid you misunderstand where this is located on your engine. Unlike the long sheet metal tube on the 245, 282, 288, 327, 356, 359, your 320 has a removable cover on the left side of the engine that distributes water flow. There is no such tube behind the water pump on that family of engine.

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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
the 320 has a removable cover on the left side of the engine that distributes water flow. There is no such tube behind the water pump on that family of engine.

Thanks,

Lowell

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Don't know how 39super8's, Jim, quote got attributed to Owen_Dyneto, Dave, but that's right of course, I've been looking at 110's & 120's lately that's my excuse. The cover plate on the left side of the Super8 engine has a sheetmetal "inner skin" with strategically placed holes to direct the cooled water to where it's needed most, exhaust valves I believe. Took me a while to find them but here are the pic's of Wade's '37 Super8 sideplate.

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