Yep I think I have the grommets too. I would probably just put a very thin film of sealer on both sides of Gasket, hardly enough to ooze out.Also replace the 2 rubber grommets in there.---A very thin coat of a gasket sealer ( Permatex ) is all that is required.----Many folks use way too much.-----Dry is better than RTV oozing out.
They appear to be. I will probably apply a very thin film on the Gasket, not even enough to ooze out.I just do it dry. Mating surfaces good?
I only see 1 grommet in the parts breakdown page aside from the ring for the thermostat itself. Should I do the spring and the pressure control valve too? Or should the spring and valve be OK unless grossly gunked up.Yep I think I have the grommets too. I would probably just put a very thin film of sealer on both sides of Gasket, hardly enough to ooze out.
I only see 1 grommet in the parts breakdown page aside from the ring for the thermostat itself. Should I do the spring and the pressure control valve too? Or should the spring and valve be OK unless grossly gunked up.Make sure the cover is clean and FLAT.----All aluminum castings warp with time.
Yep, saw it now. What about the spring and that pressure control valve. Replace ?????----There are TWO grommets in there !----One for each poppit valve.----One shown in the picture for clarity.----And quantity 2 required in the part listing.
Plenty confident. I just dont like to have to go back and do something twice or half way. I was looking for a kit but couldn't find one as of yet but ain't giving up on the Search yet.Really, just use common sense....old engine use older stuff, newer really clean motor, buy new stuff. If you buy "kits" everything is cheaper and you get extra parts. Comes in handy later.
Single parts, nope.
Simple really. I'm sure you can handle it, you seem to have knowledge but might not quite be confident in your abilities yet.
Go for it
In My particular application, every (kit) listed only comes with the tstat, tstat ring seal , and the cover gasket. Any other internals would have to be ordered separately, piece by piece.Really, just use common sense....old engine use older stuff, newer really clean motor, buy new stuff. If you buy "kits" everything is cheaper and you get extra parts. Comes in handy later.
Single parts, nope.
Simple really. I'm sure you can handle it, you seem to have knowledge but might not quite be confident in your abilities yet.
Go for it
Kits typically are more than you need, and I'm speaking generically. Drop the stat is hot water with a thermometer and watch what it does...as far as the spring, testing outside of the outboard is more complex.In My particular application, every (kit) listed only comes with the tstat, tstat ring seal , and the cover gasket. Any other internals would have to be ordered separately, piece by piece.
