Oil pan gasket?
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Oil pan gasket?
Hi Gurus,
I bought this gasket
http://www.rockauto.com/ref/Fel-Pro/...34510T_TOP.jpg
Is it right for my 77 350? My oil pan does not have two holes like the gasket does? only one bumpout on one side.
Thanks for your assistance
I bought this gasket
http://www.rockauto.com/ref/Fel-Pro/...34510T_TOP.jpg
Is it right for my 77 350? My oil pan does not have two holes like the gasket does? only one bumpout on one side.
Thanks for your assistance
Last edited by mrrt; Mar 15, 2006 at 10:18 PM. Reason: mis spelled
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Originally Posted by VETDRMS
They usually leave the holes in tact so you can knock out the one you need to use and remove the other tab if you feel like it.
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Yes ... OS34510T is correct for your 77 ... it's for 75-85 ... it fits both DS (earlier) & PS (later) dipsticks ... That gasket is a good choice ... don't worry about the other dipstick flange/bumpout. First, make sure everything is super clean & extra straight ... follow the directions ... you'll be pleased. DO use the new longer bolts (included) because the new gasket is a good bit thicker than your old one.
Originally Posted by mrrt
I bought this gasket Fel-Pro OS34510T. Is it right for my 77 350? My oil pan does not have two holes like the gasket does? only one bumpout on one side.
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I installed the same gasket, nothing but good things to say about it. It also came with some plastic pieces to hold it in place so you can get some bolts started. Best thing since sliced bread!
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Originally Posted by Big Fish
I installed the same gasket, nothing but good things to say about it. It also came with some plastic pieces to hold it in place so you can get some bolts started. Best thing since sliced bread!
One caution, I ended up snapping off one of the plastic pieces on mine and had to take the whole thing back off and remove the threaded plastic piece that was still in the block. PITA
Just lucky that the engine wasn't in the car or it could have been more PITA than it was.
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The plastic snapups are for use when motor is NOT inverted and/or still in car ... absolutely no need to use the snapups if motor is on a stand & motor can be rotated on stand (inverted) ... ??? ... maybe motor was dangling from a hoist/cherrypicker?
Originally Posted by 1mollyd
I just installed the same gasket. One caution, I ended up snapping off one of the plastic pieces on mine and had to take the whole thing back off and remove the threaded plastic piece that was still in the block. Just lucky that the engine wasn't in the car or it could have been more PITA than it was.Dave
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Originally Posted by jackson
The plastic snapups are for use when motor is NOT inverted and/or still in car ... absolutely no need to use the snapups if motor is on a stand & motor can be rotated on stand (inverted) ... ??? ... maybe motor was dangling from a hoist/cherrypicker?
The motor was on a stand, however it's a homemade one and will not rotate. So I was lying on the floor, looking up, installing the pan.
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Originally Posted by Big Fish
I installed the same gasket, nothing but good things to say about it. It also came with some plastic pieces to hold it in place so you can get some bolts started. Best thing since sliced bread!
Just make sure that you torque it down properly (meaning not too tight). I didn't really like the tab sticking out for the driver's side dipstick either, but it doesn't seem to make any difference.
Also very important to remove all of the old gasket material. Mine was original and it had petrified. It was so brittle that it came off in chunks. No wonder it leaked.