gasket to go between distributor and block?

[p15-1948]

I've looked at the exploded view in my shop manual and parts manual and I don't see anything.  The IAT 4101B I pulled from a 55 Plymouth, plan to use in my 49) while cleaning it I found a partial cork gasket at the base of the distributor right where it would sit in the block.  If it is supposed to be there, anyone have a number or source?  Edit: still looking but saw at the very in of a Keith's Garage video (Vintage Mopar Ignition Systems- Simplified) He removed a gasket and it was breaking apart just as mine did. I know now it's supposed to be there, but still would like a number or source for it.  Thanks  Mike

[Doug&Deb]

I believe one comes in the engine gasket kit but I don’t know if it’s sold separately. I used an o-ring on mine. It works fine. Just take your distributor with you and find one that fits.

[Sniper]

I think it's part number 1261004, good luck finding it though,

[TodFitch]

38 minutes ago, Sniper said:

I think it's part number 1261004, good luck finding it though,

For the Plymouths old enough to have used Delco-Remy, the Chrysler part number is 41928. Apparently the later P15s also used that number. Other than the really late P15 listing, later AutoLite distributors used Chrysler part 640715.

 

I don't have a cross for the 1261004 or 640715 numbers but that early 41928 part number is in the lookup at Vintage Power Wagons and they are selling an O-ring (rather than cork gasket): https://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/products/new-distributor-to-engine-block-rubber-gasket-o-ring-cc41928-n

[desoto1939]

looked in my victor gasket catalog

 

41928 Chr is victor 34300

 

Rich hartung

desoto1939@aol.com

 

[p15-1948]

Wasn't smart enough to think of an o-ring.  I did think it would be impossible (for me) to cut that small of a gasket.  At the hardware store I did find an o-ring that fits nicely around the base of the distributor. 

 

It is thicker than the pieces of cork gasket that remained on the distributor I pulled from a 55.  I don't know how much the cork gasket had shrunk over the years.

 

I have ordered a couple o-rings from Vintage Power Wagons to see what they look like.

 

Thanks to everyone making suggestions, I appreciate your help.

 

Mike