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rer_239 · 03-20-2018, 12:10 PM

its recommended to use indian head sealer on differential gaskets. if you are using multiple gaskets, do you just use sealer on the metal mating surfaces of also between the multiple gaskets?

Dave in MN · 03-20-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rer_239

its recommended to use indian head sealer on differential gaskets. if you are using multiple gaskets, do you just use sealer on the metal mating surfaces of also between the multiple gaskets?

Yes to Indian Head.
Use between gaskets and between gasket and metal parts. Use a very light coat or the gaskets have a tendency to push out when brought up to 35# torque.
Good Day!

1931 flamingo · 03-20-2018, 12:48 PM

Do NOT run a tap into the bolt holes ! ! ! !
Paul in CT

john in illinois · 03-20-2018, 01:25 PM

I would also reccomend Best Gaskets differential set. The gaskets are not paper and do not shrink. You can buy them at

https://vintagegasket.com/shop/model...int-set-10195/

Once you try them you will never want those crumpled up paper ones.

John

Jim Brierley · 03-21-2018, 10:47 AM

If you have paper gaskets, and they have shrunk, soak them in your toilet bowl. If it is clean enough for your dog to drink out of, it is clean enough for gaskets! Another thing I did once was to use shrunken V8 gaskets, they worked perfectly in the A!

john in illinois · 03-21-2018, 01:21 PM

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That would not work with me. Scout would eat the gaskets when he got a drink. LOL

John

SeaSlugs · 03-21-2018, 03:14 PM

i had to soak the AA gaskets in a tub of water for an hour to get them to be the right size. I think i used black rtv on both sides when joining the halves together. Almost every gasket i use copper coat and let it get tacky like it says before assembling.

katy · 03-22-2018, 10:01 AM

I've installed them w/out any type of sealer and no leaks. I hate using gasket sealer unless it's really, really needed.

On another note, I once saw a fellow put a cork valve cover gasket in water to soak/expand and forgot about it 'till the next day, by that time it was way too big to fit.

Jim Brierley · 03-22-2018, 11:06 AM

I put no sealer on the gaskets but lay a small bead of RTV at the mating surface of the center section and the side housings, at the small lip of the side housing.

03-20-2018, 12:10 PM	#1
rer_239 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: muskegon, mi Posts: 294	differential gaskets its recommended to use indian head sealer on differential gaskets. if you are using multiple gaskets, do you just use sealer on the metal mating surfaces of also between the multiple gaskets?

03-20-2018, 12:48 PM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: differential gaskets Do NOT run a tap into the bolt holes ! ! ! ! Paul in CT

03-20-2018, 01:25 PM	#4
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: differential gaskets I would also reccomend Best Gaskets differential set. The gaskets are not paper and do not shrink. You can buy them at https://vintagegasket.com/shop/model...int-set-10195/ Once you try them you will never want those crumpled up paper ones. John Last edited by john in illinois; 03-20-2018 at 01:37 PM.

03-21-2018, 10:47 AM	#5
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: differential gaskets If you have paper gaskets, and they have shrunk, soak them in your toilet bowl. If it is clean enough for your dog to drink out of, it is clean enough for gaskets! Another thing I did once was to use shrunken V8 gaskets, they worked perfectly in the A!

03-21-2018, 01:21 PM	#6
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: differential gaskets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That would not work with me. Scout would eat the gaskets when he got a drink. LOL John

03-21-2018, 03:14 PM	#7
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: differential gaskets i had to soak the AA gaskets in a tub of water for an hour to get them to be the right size. I think i used black rtv on both sides when joining the halves together. Almost every gasket i use copper coat and let it get tacky like it says before assembling. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

03-22-2018, 10:01 AM	#8
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: differential gaskets I've installed them w/out any type of sealer and no leaks. I hate using gasket sealer unless it's really, really needed. On another note, I once saw a fellow put a cork valve cover gasket in water to soak/expand and forgot about it 'till the next day, by that time it was way too big to fit. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

03-22-2018, 11:06 AM	#9
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: differential gaskets I put no sealer on the gaskets but lay a small bead of RTV at the mating surface of the center section and the side housings, at the small lip of the side housing.