The Blue Goose

[oldblue1968chevy]

Ok

It fits the block timing chain cover area good, but the oil pan is too big or something for it..

[jbclassix]

maybe the wrong pan... there are several different pans. ones for left side dipstick, ones for right side dipstick, pre 86, post 87...

[bollybib]

There are two different gaskets depending on the radius of the curved portion of the oil pan under the timing cover: thin 2 1/4", and thick 2 3/8". That could be it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84&postcount=4

Other than that, the gasket surfaces must be clean as a whistle and flat. If it is a Felpro kit, read the instructions thoroughly. Torque all the bolts with a torque wrench. It's a long and tedious job if you are crawling underneath.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Thanks guys...

I got the wrong gasket like jim said

Ok, nother one for yall... The oil pan is dimpled between the bolt holes (facoty or some sort or another? Should I try to straigthen them?

Do you think autozone will let me return the gasket they gave me (wrong one)..

[bollybib]

The sections between the holes are part of the sheet metal stamping and should be left as is. The area surrounding each hole is usually distorted from overtightening the bolts, so these should be carefully hammered back flat again. Check the flanges with a good straightedge, they should be flat front to back and side to side.

Can't say about the return. In most cases, once a gasket package seal is broken, they are yours forever. Won't hurt to try to return it, sometimes those guys have a heart. Good luck.

[litew8]

Originally Posted by jbclassix

maybe the wrong pan... there are several different pans. ones for left side dipstick, ones for right side dipstick, pre 86, post 87...

There's also a pan that adapts for either left or right dipstick - there are blocks that have provisioning for either left or right dipstick, though whichever one isn't used gets plugged. The pan has curves on both sides for the dipstick specifically for this and uses QOS34510T gasket.

This [pan] is like mine.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Ok, I got the 10T this AM. My pan only has 1 spot for the dipstick NOT DUAL DIPSTICKS

So will the 10T gasket work?!?!

[jbclassix]

pull your pan, take a pic of the bottom of the engine, and the pan.

[litew8]

I'd recommend sticking with rubber/one piece if you can.
Maybe this is the one you need -

summitracing

[litew8]

Says it's for "marine" engines Keith.
The 10T is correct for two side provisioned dipstick blocks/pans.
He needs the one side only, if I'm understanding correctly.

Originally Posted by lolife99

EDIT: too slow.

Felpro 1-piece gasket,...

This one has the provision for both dipstick dimples in the sides of your pan.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Fel-Pro/375/17...oductId=746664

[bollybib]

If you measured your pan and found that it takes a "thick" gasket, the one you have should be ok.

I assume you mean by "10T" that you have this gasket ---->

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEL-OS34510T/

[oldblue1968chevy]

Pics

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FE...510T/?rtype=10

this is what i have ^^^

[lolife99]

Your pan has the Left Hand dipstick (only).

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by litew8

Says it's for "marine" engines Keith.
The 10T is correct for two side provisioned dipstick blocks/pans.
He needs the one side only, if I'm understanding correctly.

You are correct.
I mis read your post as "his".

[litew8]

np, Keith
If you only have the one side dipstick pan John, personally, I wouldn't use the 10T.
Check post 2236 (thick) or OS34509T (thin).

.
Am I the only one that dislikes the "driver's side" dipstick location?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by litew8

I'd recommend sticking with rubber/one piece if you can.
Maybe this is the one you need -

summitracing

The gasket you posted is for a passenger side dipstick.
He needs the driver's side version (LH).

[oldblue1968chevy]

What do you recommend?

[lolife99]

Thick front seal. Driver's side (LH) dipstick:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FE...n/?prefilter=1

Thin front seal. Driver's side (LH) dipstick:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FE...n/?prefilter=1

[bollybib]

My mistake on the 10T, the Summit pic wasnt clear to me. Maybe Felpro doesnt make the kit in the thick version ?

[litew8]

...

[litew8]

Originally Posted by lolife99

The gasket you posted is for a passenger side dipstick.
He needs the driver's side version (LH).

Edit: sorry, I see now, shows under Application.
Then yes, Keith's links (post 2243) are correct. You need to determine if you need "thin" or "thick" John.
Check RockAuto for better prices.

[litew8]

What year is your engine John?
What is your measurement in the pic above that Jim suggested? Is it 2 3/8? Looks more than 2 1/4. If yes, go with "thick".

[oldblue1968chevy]

The 10T is on the truck, drove it home, few small drips probably from the 09 it soaked the frame..

I'll keep you guys posted, hopefully its just excess from the frame dripping off, IDK i'll purple power it and hot water pressure wash it wednesday or so..

Looking for the flat inspection cover for a manual trans (3spd) thanks

[oldblue1968chevy]

I needed thick front, with driver dipstick, but could only get thick front seal with BOTH? dipstick spots..

[litew8]

Where do you think the drips are coming from? The passenger's side?
You're Autozone doesn't carry (or can get) the one Keith posted?
I don't like auto part stores much.