Water outlet/thermostat housing

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So today I finally dragged myself out to the cathouse and while trying to figure out my underhood wiring chaos (specifically trying to locate the solenoid fusible link) I decided to digress and put in my ““Robert Shaw” style thermostat Track Boss 180 degree. It’s been running with a standard 160 degree stat since I bought it (9/23). Never paid much attention to the outlet housing before but taking it off I can see it is an aftermarket chrome piece - topside looks fine, but Oh My what a mess on the block mating surface. Open to suggestions for a “good” aftermarket repro. WCCC is “out of stock”. I’m guessing a quality OEM would be prohibitively expensive (if found). Need something cause this pup ain’t sealing.

water outlet housing
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water outlet housing block surface
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(P.S. - I did find the fusible link, but it sure ain’t wired original)

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I pitched a crusty pitted OEM one and a chrome one just like the one you posted. I bought a billet Aeroflow unit in black and it looks great. It’s been on my stock Cleveland for a while now and will move one day to my 393 Cleveland.

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Rock Auto has them.

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Thanks for that. Found one a NPD, will go have a look see tomorrow.

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Good to know, I did find the item (AF64-2021BLK). $80 bucks will be a little harder to justify than NPD’s $15; but I’m sure it’s a quality piece. I don’t see how to buy it on their website, just the description.

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I created an account and bought from them directly. This was before the tariffs were put in place and who knows if they’ll ship directly to you now.