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Rusty therm housing

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Would this housing be useable? There's a lot of rust inside and around the end where the hose attaches. It's not soft or holey but rough. Of course I will be installing a new thermostat. The intake manifold also has rust inside that I can't seem to be able to reach. Any ideas?

Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

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