Im having a problem finding a name for a part that screws into the top of
the Thermostat Housing Unit it has a hose that connect just below the carb I was fiinally able to find the Thermostat housing unit at a local auto supply does anyone know the part Im talking about ? Also the Mustang is a 1968 V6 on the air filter cap it says 200 but the auto store are saying its a 303 any help on this issue ? Thanks for any info on my problems.........

 

It's nota V6, unless it has been replaced. It is probably a 200 I6. Find a new auto store if they said a 303, if it's a V8 it might be a 302 but not a 303.

Since you're in Texas, no emission equipment is required on a 68, so you can just replace the thermo housing with on that does not have the provision for the vacuum switch (I believe that is what you are talking about). Of course, if you are restoring, you should put it back stock.

 

OK, it should be a 200 Inline 6, not a V-6.

The line on top of the housing should be normal plumbing and if I remember right it's part of the choke mechanism. A look online found part number K116A and I found this by searching for Ford Falcon instead of Mustang.

 

It's an 200ci I6

 

I have an I6 200ci without the hose/line from thermostat to carb. Here is a pic. You might be able to get a plug for that at the parts store or checkMustang parts online.



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Okay this is more information than I have recevied any where else thank for the help I just wasnt sure about pluging it the Housing unit i found came with a plug but I didnt know what would happen or if the part was nessary.

 

I was looking at my 67 shop manual for the I6. It shows some were equiped with a coolant heated spacer located between the carb and the manifold. Does yours have a spacer between the carb and manifold? or better yet do you have a picture of your carb setup? If you check out ebay, you might get a good deal on a shop manual which is invaluable for working on these classic cars...keep us posted on your repairs...

 

I will check on that spacer and get back to you

 

Here are some pic of the car I got alot of work ahead of me but it fun to do.

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