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66vairguy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:07 pm
I usually tighten the pan bolts by hand feel and use lock washers, but I use the thick gasket so a torque wrench isn't of any help because the torque is so minor. I just watch the gasket squeeze.
Indeed with a cork gasket I simply tighten until it just starts to move (squish out) at the edge of the pan by each bolt.
That’s what i did. I think probably based on your suggestion. Just til i saw it squish. But was still weaping. [emoji19]
But now i have a fun project and will be buying new cover.
66vairguy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:07 pm
I usually tighten the pan bolts by hand feel and use lock washers, but I use the thick gasket so a torque wrench isn't of any help because the torque is so minor. I just watch the gasket squeeze.
Indeed with a cork gasket I simply tighten until it just starts to move (squish out) at the edge of the pan by each bolt.
That’s what i did. I think probably based on your suggestion. Just til i saw it squish. But was still weaping. [emoji19]
But now i have a fun project and will be buying new cover.
Ahh but was the oil pan rail nice and flat or was it dimpled up from the previous install? :) It is hard to seal an oil pan that is not flat to begin with.
Corvair guy since 1982. I have personally restored at least 20 Vairs, many of them restored ground up.
Currently working full time repairing Corvairs and restoring old cars. https://www.facebook.com/tedsautorestoration/
Sorry if you guys don’t agree, but I always use permeates number 2 on both sides of gasket on clean surfaces and never have leaks with cork gaskets on a straight pan or rocker cover gasket.
Ahh but was the oil pan rail nice and flat or was it dimpled up from the previous install? :) It is hard to seal an oil pan that is not flat to begin with.
Not entirely sure. I thought it was nice and flat but will need to check when i do Repair. I’m probably going to buy Clark’s pan and start fresh. It’s worth it
I just received my inch pound wrench and helicoils!!
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I like Clark's ultimate oil pan. I have used a few over the years. In order to seal well I have used their recommended gasket with good success. The gasket surface on the bottom of the block must be SPOTLESS and not have any significant dings gouges or other un-flatness. I did use a thin application of sealant on one car that I had to get the Clark's pan to seal well (after a dry fit seeped a little). The others I installed dry. I have had little trouble with leaking of the factory steel oil pans as long as they are not too badly bent or corroded. I have always installed them dry using the cork type gasket.
Corvair guy since 1982. I have personally restored at least 20 Vairs, many of them restored ground up.
Currently working full time repairing Corvairs and restoring old cars. https://www.facebook.com/tedsautorestoration/