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By Rono - 3 Years Ago
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Haven't done this in a while, but what is the best method of holding the thermostat in place while bolting down the housing? I have a couple of ideas, but would like to know how you guys do it without having the thermostat slipping out of position. Thanks!
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By charliemccraney - 3 Years Ago
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Here are some ideas:
http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic157962.aspx
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By Rono - 3 Years Ago
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Thanks Charlie! As you can see my memory is shot!
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By paul2748 - 3 Years Ago
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I put studs in the intake manifold. No problem in lining up the housing to the intake.
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By 312YBlock - 3 Years Ago
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Use Permatex Aviation sealer on the gaskets. You can hold the thermostat in place in the housing with a rubber band. Run it through the thermostat and put the ends over a pencil, rest the pencil across the radiator hose opening in the housing. Then insert the thermostat into the manifold leaving just enough room to slip the rubber band out.
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By DryLakesRacer - 3 Years Ago
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I have had mine off a dozen times and always had the bypass hose and the 2 bolt fitting attached to the housing and Permatex #2 both sides on its gasket. I cut the hose about 3/8” short to slide it all together. I use a 360” Mopar high flow thermostat also. Good luck.
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By slumlord444 - 3 Years Ago
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3M weatherstrip cement on the thermostat edge. Glue it to the housing.
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