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adileo · 01-05-2016, 07:01 AM

I need to get oil drain plug gaskets (1 to 12) for my 39. A very cheap item but I'm finding suppliers either out of stock or shipping/handling costs make it not worth while.

Anyone on here have or find any other gaskets or O rings that work? Or have any suggestions?

Thanks Andy

51 MERC-CT · 01-05-2016, 08:17 AM

Last time I needed one I found that most Auto parts stores have a selection of gaskets to choose from either copper to nylon. Chose and installed a nylon one and it has worked as expected.

JM 35 Sedan · 01-05-2016, 09:42 AM

I usually make my own ring gaskets, like you need, if I can't easily find them pre made in the material and diameter I need or want. I have a good supply of sheet stock gasket material in fiber, copper, brass, nylon, etc., in various thicknesses. Have made gasket cutters/punches in many different diameters using thin wall steel pipe/tubing with one end ground sharp. I don't normally buy any of the tubing required to make these cutters, I mainly use different diameter circular items laying around the shop, i.e., exhaust pipe, worn out hole saws, heavy wall thickness cans, etc., to make inexpensive cutters/punches.

Ross F-1 · 01-05-2016, 10:55 AM

Hydraulic supply dealers (i.e., a Parker dealer) sell all kinds of aluminum washers with a bonded rubber seal on the ID. They work great on all kinds of situations where you have imperfect surfaces. Cheap too.

GB SISSON · 01-05-2016, 11:01 AM

Years ago on a family trip I noticed oil dripping from my pan in a rest area two hundred miles after leaving an oil change 'quick-lube' joint. No gasket on the drain plug....aaargh. Unscrewed plug two turns and wrapped it with about 10 or 15 turns of dental floss, tightened 'er back up. It never leaked a drop. I did it again last week on a 59ab because I had no gasket here. I prefer the 'waxed'.

adileo · 01-05-2016, 11:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross F-1

Hydraulic supply dealers (i.e., a Parker dealer) sell all kinds of aluminum washers with a bonded rubber seal on the ID. They work great on all kinds of situations where you have imperfect surfaces. Cheap too.

Thanks do you have a part number that fits 39-40?

adileo · 01-05-2016, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Years ago on a family trip I noticed oil dripping from my pan in a rest area two hundred miles after leaving an oil change 'quick-lube' joint. No gasket on the drain plug....aaargh. Unscrewed plug two turns and wrapped it with about 10 or 15 turns of dental floss, tightened 'er back up. It never leaked a drop. I did it again last week on a 59ab because I had no gasket here. I prefer the 'waxed'.

Good idea if that worked why not do same with Teflon tape?

Ross F-1 · 01-05-2016, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

... Unscrewed plug two turns and wrapped it with about 10 or 15 turns of dental floss, tightened 'er back up. It never leaked a drop. I did it again last week on a 59ab because I had no gasket here. I prefer the 'waxed'.

Mint or regular?!

Adileo, sorry I don't have a number for you, just measure your bolt.

Bluebell · 01-05-2016, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross F-1

Hydraulic supply dealers (i.e., a Parker dealer) sell all kinds of aluminum washers with a bonded rubber seal on the ID. They work great on all kinds of situations where you have imperfect surfaces. Cheap too.

Ross, search "Dowty" washers.

42guy · 01-05-2016, 07:53 PM

I have several gaskets for oil drain plug. They are for my 42 and up. Don't know the dia. off hand and it's too cold to go to garage (10 degrees) out. Let me know measurement.

adileo · 01-05-2016, 08:16 PM

Thanks - 1.5 drain hole. I'm also searching online

paul2748 · 01-05-2016, 09:11 PM

Take the plug with you and go to NAPA or any other parts store.

GB SISSON · 01-05-2016, 10:57 PM

Or drug store. You only need 'mint' if you run synthetic oil.....

adileo · 01-06-2016, 07:14 AM

Thanks guys. Lazy Online search washed out. I appreciate the good adivise to go local and that's what I'll do.

01-05-2016, 07:01 AM	#1
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Oil drain plug gaskets I need to get oil drain plug gaskets (1 to 12) for my 39. A very cheap item but I'm finding suppliers either out of stock or shipping/handling costs make it not worth while. Anyone on here have or find any other gaskets or O rings that work? Or have any suggestions? Thanks Andy

01-05-2016, 08:17 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Oil drain plug gaskets Last time I needed one I found that most Auto parts stores have a selection of gaskets to choose from either copper to nylon. Chose and installed a nylon one and it has worked as expected. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

01-05-2016, 09:42 AM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: Oil drain plug gaskets I usually make my own ring gaskets, like you need, if I can't easily find them pre made in the material and diameter I need or want. I have a good supply of sheet stock gasket material in fiber, copper, brass, nylon, etc., in various thicknesses. Have made gasket cutters/punches in many different diameters using thin wall steel pipe/tubing with one end ground sharp. I don't normally buy any of the tubing required to make these cutters, I mainly use different diameter circular items laying around the shop, i.e., exhaust pipe, worn out hole saws, heavy wall thickness cans, etc., to make inexpensive cutters/punches. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 01-05-2016 at 11:11 PM.

01-05-2016, 11:01 AM	#5
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,151	Re: Oil drain plug gaskets Years ago on a family trip I noticed oil dripping from my pan in a rest area two hundred miles after leaving an oil change 'quick-lube' joint. No gasket on the drain plug....aaargh. Unscrewed plug two turns and wrapped it with about 10 or 15 turns of dental floss, tightened 'er back up. It never leaked a drop. I did it again last week on a 59ab because I had no gasket here. I prefer the 'waxed'. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

01-05-2016, 07:53 PM	#10
42guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 289	Re: Oil drain plug gaskets I have several gaskets for oil drain plug. They are for my 42 and up. Don't know the dia. off hand and it's too cold to go to garage (10 degrees) out. Let me know measurement.

01-05-2016, 08:16 PM	#11
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Oil drain plug gaskets Thanks - 1.5 drain hole. I'm also searching online

01-05-2016, 09:11 PM	#12
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,010	Re: Oil drain plug gaskets Take the plug with you and go to NAPA or any other parts store. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

01-05-2016, 10:57 PM	#13
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,151	Re: Oil drain plug gaskets Or drug store. You only need 'mint' if you run synthetic oil..... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

01-06-2016, 07:14 AM	#14
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Oil drain plug gaskets Thanks guys. Lazy Online search washed out. I appreciate the good adivise to go local and that's what I'll do.