1968 327/ 350 Corvette Thermostat Housing?

[Joe L.]

Re: 1968 327/ 350 Corvette Thermostat Housing?

While on the subject,what was used as a gasket.was it silicone or cork? Thanks,jeff

Jeff------

It was neither. My recollection of the original gasket is that it was dark gray, "composition" material very similar to the gasket material in the attached photo. I think it contained asbestos although the material pictured does not.

I do not recommend the original type gaskets as they are EXTREMELY difficult to remove. Instead, use the current GM gasket which is a fiberboard material with a silicone rubber sealing bead. MUCH better in every way. GM #10105135.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 1968 327/ 350 Corvette Thermostat Housing?

Thank you as always Joe.