Silicone Thermostat Water Neck Housing Gasket attempt

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against my better judgment I ordered some Chinese parts.
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Fo Chevy Aluminum/Silicone Thermostat Water Neck Housing Gasket SBC BBC 350 454 | eBay


Its for a chevy but I've read some reviews where people have drilled them out for mopars with success.

Taking out a 180 stat to put in a 195. Hope it works!
 
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I used one (Mr Gasket brand) in the chevy housing holes on a performer 318 intake (elongated the housing holes on the Mopar housing.).

Worked good.

Apparently Mr Gasket makes a Mopar one but I've never seen one.
 
YY1 said:
I used one (Mr Gasket brand) in the chevy housing holes on a performer 318 intake (elongated the housing holes on the Mopar housing.).

Worked good.

Apparently Mr Gasket makes a Mopar one but I've never seen one.
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MR. GASKET THERMOSTAT GASKET - MOLDED RUBBER ON ALUMINUM CARRIER
Fits 1955-2002 Chevrolet 262-400 Gen I Small Block and 1965-2000 Chevrolet 396-502 Big Block, 1979-1992 Mopar 318/360 LA Small Block and 1992-2003 Mopar 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L Magnum.

PART# 738G
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I have used the Real gasket for 4 years. Not a drop. Just FOLLOW the directions.

Used on a 67 273 2bbl intake with lots of pits and a new repo "OEM" t stat housing

12 inch pounds feels frightening.

Also clean out the bolt holes in the intake. Debris in the bottom can cause the bolt to torque before it is set correctly.
 
Never got the Mr. Gasket part. Just got my money back today. Real gasket ordered.
 
Looks like the T-stat neck gasket for my 2002 Chrysler 3.8L, though never tried one on my 1960's Mopars. Never leaked on my 3.8L.
 
I found in the past that it’s easy to get part (just a few thou) of the thermostat flange sandwiched between the non recessed part of the housing and manifold. Naturally this will lead to issues, so I always reach in through the neck and make sure I can still turn the thermostat and keep it centred while tightening the housing. Just my 2c worth.
 
Cal Tonsley said:
I found in the past that it’s easy to get part (just a few thou) of the thermostat flange sandwiched between the non recessed part of the housing and manifold
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I take a string and a small dowel. Loop the string around the top of the thermostat, out the housing opening and around the dowel. This hold the t stat in place while I put it all together. I agree see if it can move after is good insurance
 
Well my experience with the "real gaskets" wasn't a good one. I used their fiberglass reinforced one on my 170 valve cover. Straightened the valve cover till it was dead perfect, tightened to their specs. Leaked like a ****. Tightened "a little more" leaked a little less like a ****. Took it out and replaced it with cork. Leak gone. Screw those rubber over priced pieces of ****.
 
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