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General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: PGBuick on September 26, 2011, 10:55:23 AM

Title: 401 thermostat and gasket
Post by: PGBuick on September 26, 2011, 10:55:23 AM

Where can I get the proper 160 degree thermostat and gasket for my 65?  Got the standard GM one from Jegs and it is the wrong size/wrong gasket shape.  Will my parts store have this?
thanks
Pat

Title: Re: 401 thermostat and gasket
Post by: jmos4 on September 26, 2011, 11:25:32 AM

Hi,

I got one for my car at NAPA just the gasket was wrong and had to cut my own

Jim

Title: Re: 401 thermostat and gasket
Post by: Mister T on October 02, 2011, 11:53:59 AM

If memory serve me correctly, both the gasket and thermostat from a small block Mopar will fit almost perfectly. I'm quite certain that's what I used on mine. There was no gasket cutting or trimming required.

Title: Re: 401 thermostat and gasket
Post by: telriv on October 02, 2011, 06:14:29 PM

Tom is correct concerning the Mopar.