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Originally Posted by old willy
Well it looks like the part in question is called an otter switch, that was the name of the company that made them" Otter " and they are still in business today making switches.
The one in the 289 was also found in Jag XK series and E types as well as others I am sure. Today it looks like you can get a 3 hole plate that is threaded to take a more conventional NPT thread thermo switch. I have the cast pipe coming on my recent order from CSX Parts so when I have it in hand I will figure out what I am doing with it.
As for the exhaust mainfolds............
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Willy,
You are moving along nicely. Gas-N is making 289 headers that fit the leaf spring cars. They used my car to mock up ones. They make them to fit aftermarket heads and the stock heads. You may want to consider them. When you get to that point, when installing the engine the driver's side exhaust manifold needs to be placed in the engine compartment prior to installing the engine. There should be enough room to put the passenger side in after. Does your design have the forward struts that come from the passenger compartment to the tower for the transverse leaf springs welded in place or removable? If the are welded in place, then you would have to place both headers in first.
Good luck and stay warm. I was out splitting wood with a maul yesterday.
Jim