Timing cover ???

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by Woodie, Feb 29, 2004.

  1. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    The timing cover on a 455 has two outlets for heater hose. One (the small one) is for the bypass, and the other (Larger one) closser to the passanger side is for the heater. I want ot bypass the heater, and how do I block off the line to the heater??? If I run it to the nipple on the intake I completly bypass the T-stat. And Im not sure how to block off the water pump side.

    Michael
     
    Woodie, Feb 29, 2004
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  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Mike,
    I usually see them blocked off with rubber caps and clamps. I think they sell them in the "HELP" line in auto parts stores.
     
    LARRY70GS, Feb 29, 2004
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  3. Martian

    Martian Well-Known Member

    I carefully drill and tap it for a 3/8" pipe plug, use teflon pipe sealant and don't overtighten.
     
    Martian, Feb 29, 2004
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  4. Red Smith

    Red Smith Member

    Hey Mike,

    If you are planning to bypass the heater core, simply run a hose from the left side of the cover to a brass inlet to the intake. Then run your right side outlet to the inlet on the thermostat housing.
    Just recirculating your water flow. And it is easily reversible!
     
    Red Smith, Mar 3, 2004
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  5. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    Thats what I have done, I did not know if it would bypass the thermostat. Thanks for the information.

    Michael
     
    Woodie, Mar 3, 2004
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