Gasket question

[Guest]

In putting the OHV six back together ('63) I'm missing the oil filter housing gasket that goes to the block. I suppose I could order one but would rather make one, and thinking very thin material would do the trick. Ya think?
As always, many thanks for the help.

Western Washington, USA

[studelover]

that's funny , I wonder why they don't put that gasket in with the others. I am putting my 289 together and that gasket is missing from mine as well, go figure!

Studebakers forever!

[dictator27]

Sounds good to me.

Terry

[63larkcustom]

I just put one of those on the other night.. SI includes them in their gasket set

[gordr]

Tom, use thin GASKET paper. Don't try using substitutes; that's a critical gasket, for sure.

Be sure you have ALL the necessary holes for the oil passages cut; wouldn't want to wipe the bearings on that new rebuild.

I keep a pliers-style paper punch in the shop for trimming holes in thin gaskets. Bandage scissors are also useful.

Gord Richmond, within Weasel range of the Alberta Badlands

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by gordr

Bandage scissors are also usefuk.

<<GASP>>[:0] GORD!! LANGUAGE!!

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

[Guest]

Thanks, Gordon!! Good idea on the pliers-punch. I'll get one.

[StudeRich]

Actually the oil filter adapter to eng. block gasket is a THICK neoprene cord re-inforced type of gasket! [:0]

It is the same one on the 6 & 8 Cyl.

quote:Originally posted by tomnoller

In putting the OHV six back together ('63) I'm missing the oil filter housing gasket that goes to the block. I suppose I could order one but would rather make one, and thinking very thin material would do the trick. Ya think?

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[Guest]

Thanks, Rich. The vendor tells me .028 to .030" and a 30-year jobber at my FLAPS handed me a 'card' of gasket material with a crack & peel backing, specifically for oil applications. Sure could have used an Exacto for all the twists and turns in cutting it out!

Western Washington, USA