thermostat replacing

[Compton_Rider]

ok..so how do i replace the thermostat on the 302?

when i pulld it out it came out housing/therm/gasket

but haynes says its housing/gasket/therm

but there is no ring on the block for the therm to seat in



also..which way does the gasket go?...sticky side on the block or housing?

 

[jrichker]

The housing holds the thermostart, the gasket goes on behind it. The housing is shaped so that the thermostart only seats perfectly in one position. It may take some effort & eyeballing to make it fit correctly.

 

[HISSIN50]

from Michael:
http://forums.stangnet.com/showpost.php?p=4171683&postcount=9

 

[HISSIN50]

JR, sorry to be redundant (your post is spot on, as usual) - i was lookin for Mike's post (much easier than me typing) while you posted.

 

[Compton_Rider]

ok..i read that thouroughly..guess what...i did ALL of that...every single thing was the same..i have the blue gasket sealer..but its the non-hardening kind..does that matter? 2-a i think is the number on it

 

[HISSIN50]

substitution of the blue sealer/tack you used, vs hylomar is no biggie, IMHO. quite a few folks actually use regular RTV on the housings. no biggie.
are you having leaking issues or anything? if not, nice job.

 

[Compton_Rider]

uhm..i went to thirlby automotive, and showd them the housing and t/stat..and they got what was supposta be the right gasket..but it wasnt it..so they gamme one that fit..and i used some sealant on the paper side of the gasket, sticky side to that block, and tightnd those bolts down like a single mother with 9 kids...now im just waitn for the compound to tacky up b4 i flush my system


yes..i did have leaking problems..it would squirt out the sides

 

[HISSIN50]

and tightnd those bolts down like a single mother with 9 kids...now im just waitn for the compound to tacky up b4 i flush my system


yes..i did have leaking problems..it would squirt out the sides

be real careful. IIRC, the torque spec is not much on the housing to lower intake. leaking is a sign of warpage, etc - torquing the bolts down is not a good idea to correct a lack of proper mating.
just for future reference, at this point, i suppose.

 

[Compton_Rider]

no leaks yet..and its been a full day of driving ^-^..thirlby gave me the wrong gasket the first 3 times i guess