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I ordered one from a place called Vintage Gasket and paid via Paypal but never got it. They don't seem to answer any email. Will pursue and tell you what happens... If they read this I'd rather have the gasket than a refund.

I want to drop the pan and clean it up inside, then refill with Rotella - again. Anything I should know? Thanks.

If anyone has a gasket please let me know how to purchase. Thank you.

Did you try Max Merrit or Kanter?

I also like Terrill Machine in DeLeon TX.

Concur on Terrill Machine. 254-893-2610. Small, efficient, and fast/reasonable shipping. Owner Feltz Terrill or his brother Jim will answer the phone. Feltz is a Packard owner and a consistent long time supporter of the Salado show. Prices are always competitive and it just feels good to do business with a reliable human being. Gaskets most likely will be Best Gaskets which are new manufacture/modern cork/rubber composite material. Good stuff...

I just installed one on my 288, it was a 4 piece cork gasket that locked together. Easy install if the engine is out of the car...If it is in the car drop the drag link on the steering setup and be careful of the back 3 fasteners that are covered by the clutch cover plate. My engine was in the car, I used a magnet probe to make sure I didn't drop the bolts or nuts. Take your time and they will slowly wrench out.

I second Flackmaster and Ken's recommendation on Terrill Machine Co.

When installing the new gasket make sure the flange bolt holes are not dimpled. It is a good idea to place the pan on a flat surface, like the edge of a work bench, and with a mechanic's hammer lightly tap the flange around the bolt holes until they are flat. Over tightened pan bolts will deform the flange and result in a leaking pan.

I prefer to secure the gasket to the pan with a good adhesive (e.g., 3M Trim Cement) and coat the gasket surface that goes against the engine with a light coating of grease. Keeping the gasket glued to the pan keeps it from moving around. The grease allows the gasket to slip in the engine without damaging the gasket.

Another benefit of all this work is the ability to possibly reuse the gasket the next time you, or the next owner, remove the pan. The gasket should stay with the pan when the pan is next removed.

Don't forget to remove the oil pump pick up screen and clean it.

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Ditto on JW and Flackmaster's advice. I get all of my gaskets from Terrill Machine. Call and talk to a human! They also did a great job rebuilding the vacuum advance on my 51.