1973 chrysler 1307 HB

[lpshooter]

Hello Folks.
This is my first post to a forum of any kind-guess I must be desperate. I have owned for three years an original, like new clean and running perfectly 130 HP, 1973, original purchaser's sticker on the block.

It runs like new, but I'm changing the impeller and thermostat to keep it that way. I secured a 143? stat from sierra, but I cannot find a gasket. Apparently the 120HP, 135HP and 150HP all have the thermostat on the top of the block and the 130HP has it on the rear. There are two gaskets available from various suppliers, but mine is a third variety.

Any ideas beside making one?

Thanks for your thoughts.
Richard

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 1973 chrysler 1307 HB

Believe it or not, That's one I don't know. I have seen the thermostat on top of the head with only a water tube running down the head for cooling, I have seen it on the top rear of the head attached to the cooling chamber cover with a rectangular cover held by 4 screws, and I have seen the thermostat inside the cooling cover without a separate cover plate and gasket. This last case requires removing the head to change the thermostat.

Ask franz over at The Chrysler Crew or franzmarine@aol.com

 

[lpshooter]

Re: 1973 chrysler 1307 HB

Thanks, Frank.

That was a great idea. I just had a chance to email Franz, he got right back to me, and is sending the gasket out tomorrow. Interestingly, my mechanic found him about the same time.

I would guess Franz is going to be inundated with parts requests for 1973 130 HP Chryslers!

Thank you for your help.
Richard