Hi all ,
having some minor weepage issues with my 440 oil pan , couple bolts loosening etc . Currently have rebuild kit cork/rubber gasket .
Which of the Felpro gaskets would be prefered / better - #1808 fibre core or # 1834 steel core ?
I have both , there is no Superformance supplier here in Australia . I am using a World block . Tried ARP bolts , back to factory which seem to hang on better . I am running a solid driver mount with strut . I have a Milodon oil pan .
I have a race meeting in 2 weeks then a interstate meeting which will involve a 14 hr drive each way .
Thanks

Tex

i like the black fel-pro fiber, doesn't squirm like cork, with permatex ultra grey rtv.

I'm using a set oil pan rail stiffening plates on my Road Race pan with slightly longer bolts and lock washers. No issues since building it in 2017.

http://arengineering.com/products/oil-pan-support-rails/

thanks Lew .
Thanks Mark , yeah i'd like those but getting Mancini to pull their finger out for shipping is difficult at the moment .

Tex

Try using some good thread sealer or a good adhesive silicone to help hold the bolts in the block
I've switch to using 5/16 studs (AKA allen head set screws) and serrated nuts now on my drag race motors

Cab ,
thought of that but its a real pain with road race pan and stock K frame .
Pan gasket is thin as paper . Also fuly noticed 4 bolts intersect with the cap cross bolts so thread sealer in there

Tex

I forgot to mention that I like and use the SCE brand oil pan cork and rubber thick gaskets with a thin layer of Permatex adhesive silicone on both sides to glue them to the windage tray or oil pan and block, your choice

thanks Cab


Tex