Follow-up on ‘46 transmission end play

[Bruce_MO]

Thanks to folks who previously responded to my issue with 0.025 inches of end play at the front and rear bearing retainers on my ‘46 Merc transmission. I have tried fitting the bearing retainers without gaskets and I have essentially no end play and movement of the bearing in the housing. The snap rings on both bearings are snug in their grooves, so a wider snap ring won’t work.

Questions:
1. Does anyone know where I can get 0.006 inch gasket paper? I’ve looked all over the internet and can’t find a source. I know that they make banjo-to-axle housing gaskets out of it, so it must be out there. The gaskets that came in the trans set I just bought from Carpenter’s are 0.035 inches for the front gasket, and 0.012 inches for the rear. Causes too much end play.
2. Would it be acceptable to run without gaskets, and just use RTV sealer or some other product?

Current plan is to mill or sand about 0.006 from each retainer and use a very thin gasket.

Additional suggestions? Thanks
Bruce