CTO switch Delete? with Edelbrock

[FlatFourVW]

I'm finally buttoning up my Edelbrock 1406 with 2131 manifold and Skip White HEI upgrade project in my 75 Wagoneer.

Discovered that coolant is leaking out somewhere near the water neck/thermostat housing once I regasketed, sealed, and reassembled.

I have a brand new cast iron housing on order just in case the current housing is cracked or warped. The currently installed housing is original to the engine.

My actual question is, what do I do with the CTO switch on the housing? Could it be peeping coolant out? Do I put caps on the 3 vacuum line ports? Do I remove the switch and "bung" it? My Jeep does not have to undergo emissions testing, and therefore I removed much of the emissions equipment.

[Stuka]

If there are no vacuum lines going to it, there is no need for any vacuum caps as no vacuum comes from a CTO, it simply switches the outlets on or off depending on coolant temp. You can find a plug to put in its place (Not hard to find), or thread it in. Its unlikely that its leaking, but it is possible rust has eaten away causing it to leak.

[jaber]

I always pull them and plug the hole for a cleaner look.

[FlatFourVW]

Well the good news is that the AutoZone cast iron water neck arrived WITH a bung for that port! All is well again. Thanks for the suggestions.