Oil Pan Gasket Replacement- Pics or Video

[mgambuzza]

I will likely be doing the oil pan gasket replacement soon, but before doing so I had to ask. I saw the great article on the Leakless Oil Pan method - lots of pictures with an engine out of the car, but none with it in. I've seen videos on youtube detailing the pans when they're out of the car, but none in the process or removing, or replacing. I was hoping to do this once and not having to rehash the process, so I was wondering if anyone had done a video or detailed pictures/procedures on the best way to tackle this on the Model A?

[Brentwood Bob]

That would be a challenge to film. Probably take at least a full day to get enough to document the process, probably be easier under a lift which I may get in the next life.
Add aging to the process and I see why you may have trouble locating an in situ video.

[Jonvee]

I used this page. Worked great.
https://lesmodela.files.wordpress.co...et-article.pdf

[700rpm]

Originally Posted by Jonvee

I used this page. Worked great.
https://lesmodela.files.wordpress.co...et-article.pdf

That article is hard to beat. It covers everything.

[kawagumby]

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I used a paper gasket on mine with a thin coat of Yamabond #4 on each side. No leaks. I also installed a new front pulley (for the polished surface) and a neoprene seal. (Get a good two parter) No leaks.
I used the cork seal for the rear pan gasket dry, and used Yamabond under and on the surfaces, no leaks. The advantage of Yamabond (other than it is just very good at sealing, and resists fuel, etc.) is that it can hold the gasket in place against gravity making things simpler. You need to experiment a bit first to get the feel on timing, but it does provide ample time to place and adjust. I've used it for years on all kinds of parts. Between shoe goo, and Yamabond, you can seal or attach just about anything!

If you go the neoprene seal route, there are two model A types that I have seen, one has a rectangular-shape outer shell (typical seal) and the other has a convex (rounded) outer shell. The rounded outer shell fits better in the pan and timing cover recesses. I also coat the seal outer edges with Yamabond before installing.

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Tom