Digging the old gasket out of the oil pan is easy, so is installing the new rope gasket half in the pan. How about the rope gasket on the engine block. What is the best method for removing this old rope half and then reinstalling the new rope half.
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Are you asking to do this with the crank still in the block?
If you are, I haven't found a way without at least dropping the crank. As long as the crank is there, it is a royal PIA.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command! -
You might be able to do it with a set of Chinese fingers and or combo of loosening the mains3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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So as far as you know, no one tries to install the rope gasket in the block unless the crank shaft is out. I guess the rope pretty much flattens out as the crank is tightened in.
So trying to squeeze it in is not a good practice.Comment
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3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Thanks I'll have to purchase that and give it a tryComment
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I need some pointers on replacing a crank pulley. I have a two-piece now. Which is best 1 or 2 piece? I need to replace the front crank/pan oil seal also. What parts do I need?
Phil04-17-2018, 12:22 AM -
The leakless pan instructions mention to soak the rope gasket a couple days. Is there a min soak time? I’m hoping to get back together for a cruise Saturday and still need to go purchase an additional seal for the timing cover....07-15-2021, 09:34 AM -
Just tried the Snyder's "no seal" oil pan gasket.We used no sealer as instructed. It seems to work ok on the sides at about 6 to 7'# of bolt torque but can't get the rear " no seal" bearing piece from the kit to seal well. Should we go to the thinner Fel Pro type composition/cork gasket all around and /or just for the rear bearing cap? The front teflon rope doesn't seal well either...08-11-2017, 12:17 PM -
Just received oil pan and timing cover gaskets complete with upper and lower seals from Best Gasket. They are the newer type black "square" type with shinny particles in them. (graphite ?, mica?)
Do they still require soaking in motor oil. Any tricks so keep them from spinning out other than a good compression with a cylindrical roller? Thanks, Gary Frank.12-19-2018, 05:38 PM -
I about ready to install my oil pan....I know the pan gasket comes in two halves, I know there is a rope gasket at the front of the pan. Are there any other pieces of gasket that I must be aware? I purchased an entire engine gasket set.01-30-2018, 05:28 PM -
I've forgotten already and it's only been about 5-6 years, I swear....... How does one make the oil pan gaskets fit with new seals The seal are sticking up about 1/32 -1/16 on an inch. Do I lay the gasket end on the seal or do I cut off the end of the gasket. I seems obvious until you start to do it. These are new seals and gaskets.
Terry06-25-2020, 11:34 AM -
What's the consensus? ( or is there one) for the best oil pan joint, assuming careful,skilled and proper installation. Paper (thin composite cardboard type), cork, or RTV sealant?
BrianCork17Paper3Other?211-07-2019, 04:30 PM -
I forgot to include an oil pan gasket in my last vendor order. Shipping on just a gasket by itself is twice the cost of the gasket. Fel-Pro has a model A gasket, available at my local Autozone, for $8.59
https://drivcat.com/overlays/part-de...20Gasket%20Set
https://www.autozone.com/external-engin...05-20-2021, 10:54 PM -
I need to replace the rear gasket. I dropped the pan. The rear gasket has a slot the fits over a flange the runs around the circumference.
The gasket that I got from a vendor is a rectangular solid gasket.
So, question, how do I install the rear gasket in the oil pan?
Thanks, ...06-15-2021, 02:02 PM -
I am having constant problems with leaking front seals. Are the currently-available non-asbestos half-seals undersized? Am considering using the "modern" seal. I assume that I do NOT have to remove the oil pan, although of course the timing cover and pulley have to come out. Am I correct? Ed10-15-2020, 11:35 AM
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