All the gaskets you need plus more

[BobT-47P15]

 

Price of about $1350 sounds kinda high for these things......but is it really high?

Or is all this a good buy?

Edited April 15, 2015 by BobT-47P15

[Dodgeb4ya]

The price all depends on quality.

If kanter parts? possibly import repro parts. I would not use them at any cost..JMO.

[casper50]

I just got mine rebuilt.  All parts to include new cam, new water pump and new oil pump ran $985.  And that was delivered up here to Alaska.  I shopped around and made sure I got quality parts.

[Bingster]

Are you saying stay away from Kanter's?

[casper50]

I didn't buy from Kanter's at all.

 

 

I've since rebuilt the carb also.

Edited April 15, 2015 by casper50

[Dodgeb4ya]

Are you saying stay away from Kanter's?

I stay away from IMO lower quality import replacement parts. Thats all I'm saying.

[Reg Evans]

Where did you buy your parts casper50?

[casper50]

a speed shop in Kenai Alaska.  He ordered them from wholesale only places.  Even with shipping up here he had all but the waterpump here in 3 days.

[deathbound]

Try:http://egge.com/

[BobT-47P15]

 

Then I found this one...........for $167.88

 

Seller says:  Fresh engine gasket set for all 1942-52 Plymouth and Dodge passenger cars. Every gasket and seal needed for a complete overhaul of the 218/230 CID L-6 is included. Replaces MoPar p/n's 1311056 - 1325975 

 

 

Item specifics   Condition:

New                       

Part Brand: TVM  Country/Region of Manufacture:

United States              

 

 

Other Part Number: 906-044  

[BobT-47P15]

I went back to eBay to look for additional info about that first gasket set, but apparently it is off right now and will

probably be relisted before long.   Is there a concensus about whether metal or other material makes the best

head gasket? 

[casper50]

you need to know which type of rear oil seal you have.  1 is metal and bolts on and the other is rope.  I don't even see one in either of those kits.

Edited April 16, 2015 by casper50

[BobT-47P15]

good thought there Casper.  I cannot tell you what I have, but presume it would need to be replaced if doing a rebuild of the

engine.  Are those items readily available at auto parts stores......or at any other source?

[casper50]

All the old car stores will have them. 

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/FEL0/BS6300/02303.oap?year=1947&make=Dodge&model=Custom&vi=1331884&ck=Search_rear+main+seal+set_1331884_-1&keyword=rear+main+seal+set

 

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Rear-Main-Seal-Set/_/R-FPBBS6300_0436425874

[Andydodge]

When I was collecting all the bits to build the hotrod 230 engine.........finned edgy head, Offy twin intake etc...I realised that the standard gasket set generally included a copper head gasket which is a no/no with an alloy head, after speaking to a guy here in Oz who plays with Frod flatheads he suggested contacting Best gaskets in the US.........which I did, they had no problem making a steel 230 head gasket to go with their standard mopar gasket set, all new parts, a good price and happy to deal with someone in Oz so I'd recommend contacting them, also their set contained all 2 or 3  of the different types of rear crank seals without me asking..........regards, andyd      

[Tom Skinner]

Andy Bernbaum, or Gary Roberts prices are much better than even ebay or the $167 set shown above.

Ebay is like $124 (same set as above).

Andy or Gary have the same set for $100 $109 range

It pays to shop around.

[mopardude]

My thoughts are the first set shows pistons, rings, bearings, etc where as the second kit doesn't. A bit of an apple2orange comparison 

 

I also don't believe most of the after market gasket sets come with the rear main seals. A lot of them come with the chain case front seal, though.

[Andydodge]

Mopardude......the Best Gasket brand set did, rope and neoprene type seals......andyd