Stant 27262 Thermostat Seal – Fitment Guide for Ford, Mercury, Opel (1966–1974)
Ford, Mercury, Opel (1966–1974)
Stant 27262 Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal – from Don's Obsolete Auto Parts
Keep your car or truck on the road with a genuine Stant 27262, the Stant thermostat seal for the 1971–1974 Ford Pinto and Mercury Capri 122 cu in (2.0L) four, and 1966–1972 Opel Kadett, Rallye and GT fours. A thermostat seal is a molded rubber ring that seals the thermostat or the water outlet instead of a flat paper gasket. Stant's description of these seals: no sealer or RTV is needed, and each one is shaped for its application.
Key Features
- Part Number: Stant 27262 (single pack); same seal as Stant 25262 in the Stant catalog
- Type: Engine coolant thermostat / water outlet seal (rubber, square-cut style per the Gates equivalent)
- Size: about 1.469 in. inside diameter × 1.875 in. outside diameter × 0.156 in. thick (Gates 33605 data for the direct equivalent)
- Cross-references: Gates 33605; Beck/Arnley 039-0005; Carquest 30927; Dayco 82500; Edelmann 6024; Fel-Pro 25563, 35127; Ford D1FZ 8590 A, D4PZ 8590 A; Ideal Tridon 30927
Stant's own 1928–1994 application catalog lists the 27262 for 3 makes from 1966 to 1974. It's a good fit for restoration projects, weekend drivers and mechanics keeping older vehicles running.
Compatible Makes & Models (from the Stant catalog)
- Ford (1971–1974): Pinto (1971–1974)
- Mercury (1971–1974): Capri (1971–1974)
- Opel (1966–1972): GT (1969), Kadett (1966–1972), Rallye (1967–1969)
Note: Always verify fitment for your specific year, make, model and engine. Some catalog lines are limited to one engine code or housing type; the full engine-by-engine list is in the fitment appendix below. If you have your old seal, compare its size and shape, or just ask Don and Kathy.
Price is $9.95 plus $3.00 for shipping. Don and Kathy offer a fair deal for this. Buying for a club, a shop, or a whole fleet of project cars? Even better.
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The Stant 27262 Thermostat Seal: The Right Seal for Ford and Mercury Owners
Thermostat seals are small, but they decide whether a cooling system stays dry. When the thermostat housing comes off, the right seal is the quiet part that keeps the job from turning into a second trip to the parts counter.
Why This Seal Matters Stant's application catalog covering 1928 through 1994 lists the 27262 across 3 makes (Ford, Mercury, Opel). Cross-reference tables tie it to the Stant 25262 and Gates 33605, which makes it easy to match against an old parts list or a worn-out seal.
Real-World Fitment Examples
- 1971–1974 Ford Pinto 4-Cyl. 122 cu in
- 1971–1974 Mercury Capri 4-Cyl. 122 cu in
- 1969 Opel GT 4-Cyl. 116 cu in
Keeping Older Cars on the Road Don and Kathy Leask have been part of the classic car world since the early days of the internet. Starting with carparts2 on eBay in 1997, they became one of the largest online sellers of obsolete parts. Now, with their Don's Obsolete Auto Parts site and digital agent Misty, they're making hard-to-find parts discoverable again, connecting owners of rare inventory with the enthusiasts who need them.
Buying Tips
- Match three things before ordering: year, model and engine. Watch for catalog notes such as engine VIN codes or housing type.
- Compare sizes: the 27262 is about 1.469 in. inside diameter × 1.875 in. outside diameter × 0.156 in. thick.
- Some engines use a gasket and a seal at the thermostat; check what came off yours.
- Restoration shops, clubs and collectors can ask about quantity pricing.
Fitment appendix — every Stant catalog line for
27262
Source: Stant Thermostats, Gaskets, Caps – 1928 through 1994 (application pages). Format: Model — years [engine: years (catalog notes)]. Catalog coverage ends with 1994 models.
Ford
- Pinto — 1971–1974 [4-Cyl. 122 cu in: 1971–1974]
Mercury
- Capri — 1971–1974 [4-Cyl. 122 cu in: 1971–1974]
Opel
- GT — 1969 [4-Cyl. 116 cu in: 1969 | 4-Cyl. 66 cu in: 1969]
- Kadett — 1966–1972 [4-Cyl. 66 cu in: 1966–1972 | 4-Cyl. 91 cu in; 4-Cyl. 116: 1968]
- Rallye — 1967–1969 [4-Cyl. 116 cu in: 1968–1969 | 4-Cyl. 66 cu in: 1967–1969 | 4-Cyl. 91 cu in: 1968]
Cross-references (full)
- Gates: 33605
- Beck/Arnley: 039-0005
- Carquest: 30927
- Dayco: 82500
- Edelmann: 6024
- Fel-Pro: 25563, 35127
- Ford: D1FZ 8590 A, D4PZ 8590 A
- Ideal Tridon: 30927
- McCord: 74-0003
- NAPA: 1062
- Pep Boys: 35127
- Standard Thomson: 1062
- Tru-Temp: 1062
- Waltham: 1062
- Stant equivalents: 25262, 30927, C62
Sources
- Stant Thermostats, Gaskets, Caps – 1928 through 1994 catalog (scan on Internet Archive): https://archive.org/details/StantThermostatsGasketsCaps1928Through1994OCR637Pages — part-number index ("Make / Year(s)" table at the back of the catalog) and application pages (PDF pages 451, 509, 553, 554). Every catalog line pairs "Thermostat Seal 25262" with "Thermostat Seal (1 Pack) 27262".
- PartsHawk – Gates 33605 (interchange lists Stant 27262; style and dimensions): https://partshawk.com/gates-33605-engine-coolant-thermostat-seal.html
- FinditParts – Gates 33605 (cross-references list Stant 27262; fits Ford Pinto 1971–1974, Mercury Capri 1971–1974, Opel Kadett/Rallye/GT): https://www.finditparts.com/products/333126/gates-33605
- yoyopart – Ford D4PZ-8590-A interchange (Stant 27262 / 25262; Pinto, Capri, Opel): http://www.yoyopart.com/oem/12123055/ford-d4pz8590a.html