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dlfrisch · 06-20-2014, 07:09 PM

Finished my second attempt installing a new engine oil pan cork gasket. Tied the cork gasket to 4 or 5 bolt holes in the block area. Did not grease it, oil it or use gasket maker. It stayed just right and didn't squeeze out as my first attempt did. Used a small amount of Permatex gasket maker, back on the rear wrap around gasket where it fits in and up against the main gasket tabs, dabbed a little gasket maker on the front rope gasket edges. Bolted the pan up, snugged the bolts in and waited until this AM to let the gasket maker set up. Then re-snugged the bolts up again (not much - just right). Took the "A" out today. Went about 80 miles. All seemed A OK. After supper, I just checked the garage floor and I am dripping (very little) again. Looks like it is coming from the real main area. I have to look closer again, maybe dripping from the bell housing.

Someone said, this is normal for a Model A.....they're just like the old Harley's, they're suppose to leak a little on the floor.

06-20-2014, 07:09 PM	#1
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Oil Pan Installation Finished my second attempt installing a new engine oil pan cork gasket. Tied the cork gasket to 4 or 5 bolt holes in the block area. Did not grease it, oil it or use gasket maker. It stayed just right and didn't squeeze out as my first attempt did. Used a small amount of Permatex gasket maker, back on the rear wrap around gasket where it fits in and up against the main gasket tabs, dabbed a little gasket maker on the front rope gasket edges. Bolted the pan up, snugged the bolts in and waited until this AM to let the gasket maker set up. Then re-snugged the bolts up again (not much - just right). Took the "A" out today. Went about 80 miles. All seemed A OK. After supper, I just checked the garage floor and I am dripping (very little) again. Looks like it is coming from the real main area. I have to look closer again, maybe dripping from the bell housing. Someone said, this is normal for a Model A.....they're just like the old Harley's, they're suppose to leak a little on the floor.