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crm318 · 04-13-2009, 08:02 AM

Im about to go pick up my one piece oil pan gasket today from the store and I was wondering if i need to use any silicone on it. Should i installl it as if it were a cork gasket? I will be installing with the motor in the truck.

68gmsee · 04-13-2009, 08:30 AM

I would use just enough to hold it in place maybe on the bends. From what I've read they work good to prevent leaking.

I did some searches earlier and found this post that you may want to look through.

http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/181380/

**LockDoc** · 04-13-2009, 09:02 AM

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When I put one on the 72 GMC the instructions said not to use anything on it.

LockDoc

vasquezmrysvll · 04-13-2009, 09:48 AM

the fel pro one i used said to apply a dab on each corner.

*MonteSS454* · 04-13-2009, 12:45 PM

I just got through putting one on, put it on dry and use the blue hold up tabs that should've been included with it. Once you get it on and get oil in it check for leaks and black silicone where it leaks.

chas350 · 04-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Fel Pro gaskets come with directions.

On the blue one pc Fel Pro the only place you need any silicon is at the bridge/joint between the rear main cap and block both sides, and in the front where the gasket bridges the timing cover to block

thats 4 small dabs, thats it. silicon makes the gasket slide when you tighten, the newer one piece gaskets go on dry except spots noted above.
If other makes follow the directions by manufacter.

crm318 · 04-13-2009, 03:34 PM

I will be using the blue felpro gasket. That kit also says that it comes with bolts. Thanks for the info guys.

westofb · 04-13-2009, 04:23 PM

Just put one of those on an engine (blue silcon one piece fel pro). They are kind of a pain to get on, but have no leaks either. Much better than old 4 piece sets IMO. Isn't technology great!

cparman · 04-13-2009, 04:54 PM

It does come with bolts, and it also comes with some plastic BOLTS? These little guys have no head on them and screw in finger tight, and will hold the gasket into place while you put the pan back on. Then after you put a couple of metal pan bolts in place you can remove the plastic ones. I have one of these gaskets on my 69

LOW DOUGH · 04-13-2009, 05:27 PM

I have one too. the bolts it comes with are longer then stock cause the gasket is thicker than stock cork gaskets. The gasket has crush rings in all the holes. It also should have the blue bolts too. I put mine on dry like it said ....... but I didn't see that part about the sealent at the 4 corners in the directions... Heck, I probably didn't read all the directions. The gasket works great. I put mine on with the motor out and upside down.

One bad thing: I had a leak and couldn't figure out were it was coming from. I pulled the motor 5 times and put a new one piece on 3 times... cork from GM the first 2 times..... Well.... UH..... It was the stupid bolt that goes on the front of the block for the machanical fuel pump that was not in there. The short bolt you take out and replace with a long one to change the pump out.. I didn't put one in that hole cause nothing bolts there so i didn't think it needed to be there when i first put this motor in. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO, If only i knew about that. Could have not bought case after case of oil for 3 or 4 years.

Sorry for the long post

c10crazy · 04-17-2009, 06:57 PM

Does anybody have the part number for a felpro sbc gasket?. I've heard some are for a thick seal and some are for a thin seal. Which one is correct?

04-13-2009, 08:02 AM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	one piece oil pan gasket question Im about to go pick up my one piece oil pan gasket today from the store and I was wondering if i need to use any silicone on it. Should i installl it as if it were a cork gasket? I will be installing with the motor in the truck. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

04-13-2009, 08:30 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question I would use just enough to hold it in place maybe on the bends. From what I've read they work good to prevent leaking. I did some searches earlier and found this post that you may want to look through. http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/181380/

04-13-2009, 09:02 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question - When I put one on the 72 GMC the instructions said not to use anything on it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-13-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question the fel pro one i used said to apply a dab on each corner. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

04-13-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question I just got through putting one on, put it on dry and use the blue hold up tabs that should've been included with it. Once you get it on and get oil in it check for leaks and black silicone where it leaks.

04-13-2009, 01:22 PM	#6
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question Fel Pro gaskets come with directions. On the blue one pc Fel Pro the only place you need any silicon is at the bridge/joint between the rear main cap and block both sides, and in the front where the gasket bridges the timing cover to block thats 4 small dabs, thats it. silicon makes the gasket slide when you tighten, the newer one piece gaskets go on dry except spots noted above. If other makes follow the directions by manufacter. __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

04-13-2009, 03:34 PM	#7
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question I will be using the blue felpro gasket. That kit also says that it comes with bolts. Thanks for the info guys. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies Last edited by crm318; 04-13-2009 at 03:38 PM.

04-13-2009, 04:23 PM	#8
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question Just put one of those on an engine (blue silcon one piece fel pro). They are kind of a pain to get on, but have no leaks either. Much better than old 4 piece sets IMO. Isn't technology great!

04-13-2009, 04:54 PM	#9
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question It does come with bolts, and it also comes with some plastic BOLTS? These little guys have no head on them and screw in finger tight, and will hold the gasket into place while you put the pan back on. Then after you put a couple of metal pan bolts in place you can remove the plastic ones. I have one of these gaskets on my 69

04-13-2009, 05:27 PM	#10
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question I have one too. the bolts it comes with are longer then stock cause the gasket is thicker than stock cork gaskets. The gasket has crush rings in all the holes. It also should have the blue bolts too. I put mine on dry like it said ....... but I didn't see that part about the sealent at the 4 corners in the directions... Heck, I probably didn't read all the directions. The gasket works great. I put mine on with the motor out and upside down. One bad thing: I had a leak and couldn't figure out were it was coming from. I pulled the motor 5 times and put a new one piece on 3 times... cork from GM the first 2 times..... Well.... UH..... It was the stupid bolt that goes on the front of the block for the machanical fuel pump that was not in there. The short bolt you take out and replace with a long one to change the pump out.. I didn't put one in that hole cause nothing bolts there so i didn't think it needed to be there when i first put this motor in. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO, If only i knew about that. Could have not bought case after case of oil for 3 or 4 years. Sorry for the long post

04-17-2009, 06:57 PM	#11
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: one piece oil pan gasket question Does anybody have the part number for a felpro sbc gasket?. I've heard some are for a thick seal and some are for a thin seal. Which one is correct? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

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