Hey Everyone,
My nearly-year-long '82 CJ8 project is nearly done. Just a few finishing
touches here and there. I'm having a little problem with my cooling system.
When i bought the Scrambler last year it had a 401 with a T/H 400 and Q-trac,
all installed the wrong way. A wiring nightmare, offset t-case output with
standard rear axle, stock 258 radiator, etc. I got a good deal on two complete
360's, one was pretty fresh and is sitting in the Jeep, the other will be
completly rebuilt this winter. What i've run into is a problem with the water
pump. I checked on pumps for the 304, 360 and 401, all the same cast iron
pump. They have huge outlets for the heater and bypass hoses, close to 7/8".
The heater core takes 5/8" hose, i think. That's not a big issue, i just need
a reducer. Problem is, will 1" hose be ok to seal on the pump? Also, the
thermostat housings i have are much smaller diameter on the bypass outlet. Has
anyone seen an actual formed bypass hose, or just use a hunk of heater hose?
Unfortunately my 401 has been sold and i can't remember what setup was on it
before.

Thanks in Advance,
Don W