1949-53 Flathead Stock Angle Water Neck & Thermostat

Thermostat Housing

1949-1953 Flathead stock angle water necks are made of cast aluminum for a durable seal.

• Uses 1-1/4" hose
• Includes bolts and gasket
• Two required per engine

Thermostat

Don't let your old flathead boil over – keep it running cool with new thermostats from Speedway. These thermostats sit in the water outlets on the top of the head, with the hose coming down over the water outlets, holding the thermostats in place. Remember, every flathead needs two of these!

• OEM replacement
• Two thermostats required for each engine
• Available in 160° F or 180° F
• Fits 1949-1953 Ford and Mercury flathead V8s

Learn more about the importance of the thermostat with cooling systems and how they work by reading our tech article. Cooling System Principles.

• 1949-1953 Ford 8BA flathead V8
• 1949-1953 Mercury 8CM flathead V8