Thermostat gasket confusion

[5meter]

I have a 1983 merc 228.
I bought a new thermostat and gasket set and one gasket is normal (2 bolt holes and a hole in the center for water.) The second gasket is solid with the exception of the bolt holes. I have checked my manuals I can't find any reference to this. Has any one used this?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Thermostat gasket confusion

Ayuh,..................

That's for the Top Cover,..... If your T-Stat Housing Has 1........

Without going to a Parts Manual,....... I don't know Exactly what Your's Looks like.......

 

[5meter]

Re: Thermostat gasket confusion

Yes I have a top cover but something doesn't seem wright.
I have two manuals but neither show this.
Do you know of an online manual that might?

 

[bomar76]

Re: Thermostat gasket confusion

Wild guess....Seloc and Clymer?

Those are about worthless.....

You want a Merc Factory manual...

 

[5meter]

Re: Thermostat gasket confusion

I'm not thrilled with those manuals either, but I thik this gasket may not be for my application.

 

[Don S]

Re: Thermostat gasket confusion

What is the PN of the gasket set you bought? Are you sure you got the right one?

Here is what you should have.
http://dougrussell.com/partscatalog...,31,34,9,21,26,1,22,27,35,36,29,28,17,3,4,2,7

 

[5meter]

Re: Thermostat gasket confusion

You can see it here.

http://www.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MAL9-43150

 

[5meter]

Re: Thermostat gasket confusion

Thanks, looks like I ordered the wrong one.

 

[Don S]

Re: Thermostat gasket confusion

That sure isn't what it SHOULD be. Time to head to your local Merc dealer and order the right gaskets.
The thermostat is SUPPOSED to be the right one.