I pretty sure the original wasn't cork. Maybe I'll try bolting it together with some nuts to see how much it will compress before I install it on the boat.
Hello, all, first time posting. I took my thermostat housing off to winterize my boat last year (86 Chris Craft, 4.3 v6) because the manual said so. I decided to replace the thermostat and gaskets while I was in there. I got the parts from the dealer and when I went to assemble, the cork gasket...