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Y-block spin on oil filter gasket
Posted: January 25, 2010, 5:15 pm
by ScottRod
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.
Posted: January 25, 2010, 5:45 pm
by ICEMAN6166
Posted: January 25, 2010, 5:56 pm
by ScottRod
Yes, good call 'cept I don't need the whole kit, just the gasket.
Looks like they don't offer it separate.
Posted: January 25, 2010, 6:07 pm
by Greg D
Scott,
you try NAPA yet?
Posted: January 25, 2010, 6:30 pm
by ScottRod
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.
Posted: January 25, 2010, 6:46 pm
by ICEMAN6166
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.
Posted: January 25, 2010, 6:52 pm
by ScottRod
Good point. It could be just the same gasket as what the original canister sealed against.
Posted: January 25, 2010, 6:56 pm
by ICEMAN6166
i think thats highly possible.
i suppose i will go look and see just to know. i could maybe scan it and post.
Posted: January 25, 2010, 7:08 pm
by ScottRod
That would be great...
Posted: January 25, 2010, 8:00 pm
by ICEMAN6166
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
Posted: January 25, 2010, 9:02 pm
by ScottRod
Cool thanks!
Fiber gasket?
Posted: January 25, 2010, 10:20 pm
by ICEMAN6166
yes, coated fiber i would call it.
Posted: January 26, 2010, 8:09 am
by ScottRod
You should'a seen my old one. No wonder it was leaking! Brittle and broken.
Posted: January 26, 2010, 12:06 pm
by ICEMAN6166
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.
Posted: January 26, 2010, 12:12 pm
by 64 f100
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
Posted: January 26, 2010, 2:21 pm
by ScottRod
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?
Posted: January 26, 2010, 4:02 pm
by oldtrucks
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.