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Old 04-22-2024, 03:36 PM   #5
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Default Re: 1937 21 Stud Oil pan front and rear seal and gasket clarification.

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Originally Posted by rockfla View Post
Cut them flush, the oil pan gasket,as you see, covers them. IF need be you can use just a little dab of RTV at that point. Another suggestion given to me was to soak your rope seals in oil for 24 hours before you install them.



IF it helps, I use a socket to help press the rope seal to the cover, it also helps keep from cutting your fingers badly!!!



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