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CatMan1 · 08-27-2021, 07:00 AM

The engine is still in the car and I've done all I can do to ensure that the rear main leak is fixed. Now, how do I get that rubber/cork gasket to conform to the rear main cap groove while I'm putting the pan back on?

BTERRY29 · 08-27-2021, 07:27 AM

Soak it in a tuna can of water for a couple days so it gets a curve to it.

Jonvee · 08-27-2021, 07:43 AM

I have used this method with good results.
https://lesmodela.files.wordpress.co...et-article.pdf

chrs1961815 · 08-27-2021, 08:17 AM

Honestly, I have never had that issue with the stuff I buy from Snyders/Brattons. It is always a tight fit but it never wants to pop out. Keep in mind the pan gasket goes under the rear main seal. Where did you get yours from?

CatMan1 · 08-27-2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chrs1961815

Honestly, I have never had that issue with the stuff I buy from Snyders/Brattons. It is always a tight fit but it never wants to pop out. Keep in mind the pan gasket goes under the rear main seal. Where did you get yours from?

I got mine from Snyders. It fits in, but pops out. I have it soaking since last night. Hoping it'll work. They sent 2, why?

Bob C · 08-27-2021, 10:10 AM

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The parts book shows two different sizes 13/32" wide and 3/8".

1crosscut · 08-27-2021, 06:47 PM

Step K in the link Jonvee posted I use Indian Head shellac. It tacks up pretty quick helping it stay in place. If you have trouble with your gasket being what seems a bit too wide for the groove put it in a vise and squeeze it and then quickly put it into the groove in the cap.

Synchro909 · 08-27-2021, 10:21 PM

I clean the groove and use super glue to hold the gasket while I put the sump on.

hazelhoff · 08-28-2021, 11:53 AM

Yep ! I use upholstery glue !

08-27-2021, 07:00 AM	#1
CatMan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 336	Oil Pan Gasket Installation The engine is still in the car and I've done all I can do to ensure that the rear main leak is fixed. Now, how do I get that rubber/cork gasket to conform to the rear main cap groove while I'm putting the pan back on?

08-27-2021, 07:27 AM	#2
BTERRY29 Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 49	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation Soak it in a tuna can of water for a couple days so it gets a curve to it.

08-27-2021, 07:43 AM	#3
Jonvee Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Gun Barrel City, TX Posts: 12	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation I have used this method with good results. https://lesmodela.files.wordpress.co...et-article.pdf

08-27-2021, 08:17 AM	#4
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation Honestly, I have never had that issue with the stuff I buy from Snyders/Brattons. It is always a tight fit but it never wants to pop out. Keep in mind the pan gasket goes under the rear main seal. Where did you get yours from? __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

08-27-2021, 10:10 AM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,743	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The parts book shows two different sizes 13/32" wide and 3/8".

08-27-2021, 06:47 PM	#7
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,907	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation Step K in the link Jonvee posted I use Indian Head shellac. It tacks up pretty quick helping it stay in place. If you have trouble with your gasket being what seems a bit too wide for the groove put it in a vise and squeeze it and then quickly put it into the groove in the cap. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

08-27-2021, 10:21 PM	#8
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation I clean the groove and use super glue to hold the gasket while I put the sump on. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

08-28-2021, 11:53 AM	#9
hazelhoff Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 387	Re: Oil Pan Gasket Installation Yep ! I use upholstery glue ! __________________ You don’t own a Model A ... it owns you !