John Mulders Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 I am sure I will soon need gaskets for something. I have oil leaks (pan) and probably will need a seal (rear end). As I am not in the US does anyone have a good idea on gasket sets? Are these available or should I just try to find a good source and order away (hope not)? Would be great if I have a gasket or seal ready in case of a leak or when I just take something off! Is there a list of gaskets that are standard and how can I tell what head gasket I would need (as I have seen a couple of pics where there were special holes in the gasket). Sorry for so many questions ! As I have a friend coming over in February I could have the gaskets send to him and he could bring them along. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 I had to replace my oil pan so of course I needed a new gasket. It was a few bucks from napa. Wouldn't be too surprised if they have the rear end seal too. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nile Limbaugh Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 I've been able to get a lot of parts from a local house since the engines went up through 1959. There are minor differences in gaskets from early to late, but then I've been working on a 37. I think by the time 1946 came around most of the gaskets were the same until the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Seems like there was a point where the front bypass configuration made a change in the front center of the head and gasket, sort of a bump on front. Perhaps one additional coolant hole? The head gasket is a bit different for that one. Here's a later (53) head and block. You can see the bulge at the front of the head. By the way, the pic shows how a 1953 internal bypass water pump plumbs to the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Griffin Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 That head gasket with the bump is the newer gskt than the one without the hole but it will work. I had to use one with the extra hole at the end on a 230. Cranked it up and ran it a few times with no problems but the correct one can be found at all the places mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Terrell Machine in DeLeon, Texas can provide you with all of your gaskets. He runs an ad in Hemmings every month, look in the Chrysler section which is just after "services offered" and you will see a long one column add. His phone number is 254-893-2601 and the complete rebuild gasket set is $65.00. He ships UPS within one day of order. Rear main seal is sold separately and is $15.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mulders Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thanks James, sounds like a reasonable price for these items. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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