Re: 1937 237 6 cylinder thermostat housing

Posted by Retired  On 2024/6/21 22:51:41

I’m still somewhat confused about the procedure of installing the new thermostat.
Does the thermostat go spring side down directly onto the cylinder head first, then the gasket and then the housing?
Should I put sealant on both sides of the gasket and anywhere else? It’s been many years since I’ve changed a thermostat.
Also the gasket I was given seems paper thin so I bought a bit thicker one.
It’s got a peel off plastic side with a tacky coating.
Thanks