I've never done one on a Stovebolt but with others I've used, the peel and stick side is used to hold the T stat in place in the recess of the housing so it doesn't fall out during assembly.

Does the T stat sit in a recess in the housing?

If it sits in a recess on the engine, put the sticky side over the t stat and use a little rtv on the top side.


1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

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