I did basically the same thing following advice from a member here - thanks 4onthefloor! I used a thermostat housing and water pump from a 261 and ran the by-pass thru the intake which I made out of 5/16" brake line. I made the plate for the bottom of my intake out of 4" x 4" piece of 5/16 flat bar. Here are some pics http://community.webshots.com/album/360111285YfkRkF


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