Engine Source for Iron Duke (gm 151) Lower Thermostat Housing?

[jeremy-tx]

question first: Anyone know where to source the Lower Thermostat Housing, GM part #10005275 for an Iron Duke? Or a comparable part?

Searching the forum, I see others (about 7-8 years ago) had similar issues. Wondering if there’s a source I haven’t found on google yet.

Context - I recently picked up a 1983 CJ7 with the Iron Duke. It needs much love, hasn’t run in 10+ years and a smarter man probably wouldn’t attempt to review it. I‘m not a smart man.

 

[TSB8C]

Maybe it could be welded up? Someone with a TIG could probably handle that. Otherwise, a possible option:

USA Spare Parts: Link

 

[TSB8C]

Maybe it could be welded up? Otherwise, some possible options:

USA Spare Parts: Link

I also heard of someone using a GM # 12511714 in its place. This part is listed for a '91 S10/Sonoma with a 2.5L.
GM Direct Link
eBay Link

 

[jeremy-tx]

Maybe it could be welded up? Otherwise, some possible options:

USA Spare Parts: Link

I also heard of someone using a GM # 12511714 in its place. This part is listed for a '91 S10/Sonoma with a 2.5L.
GM Direct Link
eBay Link

I've already reached out to USA Parts. Hoping to hear something back soon there.

Thank you for the alternate! I had not heard that. Will research.

 

[NP435]

try dead jeep parts .com they have what others don't good people IMO.

 

[jeremy-tx]

try dead jeep parts .com they have what others don't good people IMO.

Thank you! I’d never heard of deadjeep.com. Will definitely contact them.