Thermostat fitment issue

[NHCharger]

Shouldn't the thermostat fit into the recessed area of the water neck housing so it is flush with the bottom of the water neck?
I just bought a new thermostat (Mr. Gasket # 4367) and it doesn't sit down in the recessed area. I envision all sorts of leak issues. The car did not have a thermostat when I bought it so I can't compare it to the old one.

[Pete in NH]

HI,

That doen't look right. I agree with you, the thermostat flange should fit into the neck recess. I suspect its the wrong thermostat. Kind of typical of today's aftermarket parts. No one knows what goes into a 40 + year-old car.

[John_Kunkel]

Looks like the wrong thermostat housing, that one is made for setup where the thermostat is under the gasket instead of on top of it.

[NHCharger]

Just ordered a new water neck from O'Rielly's. I'll take the t-stat with me to double check before I buy it.