Are there any other hoses connected to the foot long tank? If yes, it could be a heat exchanger used to help cool the engine when pumping/drafting.

While replacing the T-stat remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and back flush the radiator with LOW perssure water. DO NOT allow the water hose to make pressure or you will burst the seams...5-10 psi MAX. See what comes out!!

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Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD