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  • Water Restrictor Plate - 351C - OEM Style - Repro ~ 1970 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1970 - 1973 Ford Mustang - 33970
  • Water Restrictor Plate - 351C - OEM Style - Repro ~ 1970 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1970 - 1973 Ford Mustang - 33970
  • Water Restrictor Plate - 351C - OEM Style - Repro ~ 1970 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1970 - 1973 Ford Mustang - 33970

Water Restrictor Plate - 351C - OEM Style - Repro ~ 1970 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1970 - 1973 Ford Mustang

Item #: 33970
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1970 - 1973 Ford Torino with 351 Cleveland
1970 Mercury Cougar
1971 Mercury Cougar
1972 Mercury Cougar
1973 Mercury Cougar
1970 Ford Mustang
1971 Ford Mustang
1972 Ford Mustang
1973 Ford Mustang

Price: $38.20
    The product is in stock Availability*: In-Stock Item
    Usually leaves warehouse: Next Business Day
    In-Stock Item Quantity: 15
    In-Stock Item - Ships in: Next Business Day

    Reproduction water bypass plate for all Ford 351C engines. This is an OEM style brass restrictor plate for 70-73 Cougar, Mustang, Torino etc.

    Must be used in conjunction with the correct 180 degree thermostat.

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    Shipping Weight:
    0.20 LBS
    (weight shown may be the dimensional weight)
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    Number of questions: 1
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    Hi, is this #33970 water restrictor plate the same as the #30465 plate (which is out of stock)? Can either one be used in conjunction wit the 30466 Concours 180 degeree Thermostat?
    Clem May 27, 2025 2:24 PM
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    Both ITEM # 33970 and ITEM # 30465 are reproductions of the same 351C water restrictor plate, but from different manufacturers. ITEM # 30465 was discontinued. Both work with the correct 351C thermostat (ITEM # 30466).
    WCCC Admin May 27, 2025 5:16 PM

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