Y-block spin on oil filter gasket

ScottRod · Post by **ScottRod** » January 25, 2010, 5:15 pm

Does anyone happen to know where I can get the gasket that goes between the block and the oil filter adapter plate for a 292 Y-block?
I'd make one, but I'm not sure a cork gasket would hold up.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 25, 2010, 5:45 pm

LMC truck has the kit
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fb/full.aspx?Page=51

ScottRod · Post by **ScottRod** » January 25, 2010, 5:56 pm

Yes, good call 'cept I don't need the whole kit, just the gasket.
Looks like they don't offer it separate.

Post by **Greg D** » January 25, 2010, 6:07 pm

Scott,
you try NAPA yet?

ScottRod · Post by **ScottRod** » January 25, 2010, 6:30 pm

Yeah, the morons at the two leading auto parts stores in town, including NAPA, didn't even know what a y-block is.
It's easy on and off. I may just try to make one out of cork and see if it holds.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 25, 2010, 6:46 pm

the gasket does come in the complete kit for 223 and 292, may also come with the pan or lower end kit.
btw it is the same gasket for 223 and 292.
not that you want to spend more $ but i like to have extra gaskets on hand.

ScottRod · Post by **ScottRod** » January 25, 2010, 6:52 pm

Good point. It could be just the same gasket as what the original canister sealed against.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 25, 2010, 6:56 pm

i think thats highly possible.
i suppose i will go look and see just to know. i could maybe scan it and post.

ScottRod · Post by **ScottRod** » January 25, 2010, 7:08 pm

That would be great...

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 25, 2010, 8:00 pm

it is the same gasket

unfortunately the scan is not getting the correct size,
4 15/16 od x 4 3/8 id x 1/16 thick

3rd time still too large

ScottRod · Post by **ScottRod** » January 25, 2010, 9:02 pm

Cool thanks!
Fiber gasket?

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 25, 2010, 10:20 pm

yes, coated fiber i would call it.

ScottRod · Post by **ScottRod** » January 26, 2010, 8:09 am

You should'a seen my old one. No wonder it was leaking! Brittle and broken.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 26, 2010, 12:06 pm

make sure when you put it back together the small holes in the plate (drainback holes) are at the top . i have taken several apart where the holes were on the side or bottom, this is incorrect and will let the oil drain out of the filter.

64 f100 · Post by **64 f100** » January 26, 2010, 12:12 pm

I got one from my local parts store. It's a car quest . You could try Carpenter or Rick at Carolina /classics. Mine is rubber, and most likely reusable. I would not uses cork, but either rubber or thick gasket material. This is not rocket science, just plain old good sence will see you thru it. Personally, thick cardboard and sylicone should do the trick, and if it doesn't, it's easy to change.

Rich

ScottRod · Post by **ScottRod** » January 26, 2010, 2:21 pm

Turns out, if you buy an original style filter from NAPA, the rubber base gasket fits perfect. $8
Who knew?

Anyone need a free canister style filter without the base gasket?

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » January 26, 2010, 4:02 pm

ScottRod

Very good info I need to change the oil in my 292 that has been converted to the spin on filter. will order one from napa today.

Thanks ICE for the heads up on the oil drain back hole location.