Thermostat gasket

Ferd · May 24, 2017

Need a gasket for my thermostat on the 550 Oliver. Any reason why I couldn't just use something like Permatex type 2? Or do I need to make a gasket? Or is there a better idea?

Steve@Advance · May 24, 2017

You could use the automotive RTV (silicone), or make a gasket. If it isn't an unusual shape, might find a gasket at an old school auto supply.

mj · May 25, 2017

(quoted from post at 18:09:22 05/24/17).........

Get some paper gasket material and make one, then coat both sides and the edges with No. 2 Permatex and assemble............no sweat, no strain.

rustyfarmall · May 25, 2017

Over the years, many, many thermostat gaskets have been cut from the cover of the Sears and Roebuck catalogs.

RayP(MI) · May 25, 2017

I've been known to use a piece cut out of a cardboard breakfast cereal box.

JohnLeePettimore · May 25, 2017

Been using cereal box cardboard and a little permatex on both sides for 20 something years now. Just use the thermostat housing and a ball pein hammer to cut the shape.

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