There must be 99 different ways to put that gasket in. Georg likes the Permatex copper spray on, I tried it on my last oilpan gasket (and waterpump) and it's working out beautifully.
Collect them all.
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I started this process years ago when the motor is still in the Cruiser. I use 4 guide dowels to line up the gasket o the block, a thin layer of RTV and some in each corner, I use the same oil pan bolts to hold the gasket in place after an hour or so I pull the bolts and guide the oil pan into place using the same dowels. I'm sure everyone has their own way of doing it This works for me.
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Had another Great weekend, Robert and Corina came up for a BBQ and knuckle build day. We finished the conversion and the steering. Tomorrow I am leaving with the Race 45 to Stockton and this weekend we will be at the Valley Hybrids Truck show and Swap Meet,
Thanks man, I am always under the cruisers experiencing weeping and gnashing of teeth since the dang thing slips around so much. I am stealing this one for sure.
I have used the copper stuff on exhaust gaskets like headers and stuff and it really does a great job, I have always been taught to leave cork alone... but I still get leaks! I will give it a go next time around.
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Productive week, Got back from the Valley Hybrids Swap meet Monday and was able to finish the front axle and steering, Cleaned and rebuilt to E Brake, Intake and Exhaust is installed, FJ60 side cover and distributor. Close to getting the rear axle and springs removed
Spring Green is a nice color!
Good stuff!
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Took a little break from the 55 I did start getting the driveshafts checked and cleaned also the battery tray. I pulled the 1981 HJ47 over by the shop just because I wanted to work on something different. What a Blast this thing is. Did some work on the front brakes and took a short drive. The 47 is next on the list and I am really looking forward to this one.
That 45 is SICK. I only wish it had four doors!
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I can make that happen LOL
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Some days working on an Ol Cruiser are better than others LOL Started removing the rear 3rd member to upgrade to the 3:73's Drain plug was already completely rounded off, pulled the cover and got everything drained and found the Bolt/pin holding the Larger center pin was broke off in the carrier. To keep the project moving forward I burned through 2 cut off wheels and finally got the center pin out. Sucked to cut into the carrier There's really no simple way to fix a broken pin. Tomorrow I can finish getting the 3rd out and keep moving forward
That job is the worst, helped a buddy for many hours on the trail when he sheared a center pin and it bent and wedged itself into the carrier. He was stuck mid obstacle until we cut it out, was sticking out so wouldn’t rotate 
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It was a good day, Finished getting the busted 3rd out, pulled the original shocks and got the fuel tank emptied for removal. There's going to be a full day of cleaning again LOL Once I get the new/used 3:73 3rd cleaned and prepped its going in before I start on the Springs and bushings.
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Can someone post a picture of your 55 fuel tank. The one I have has a pretty big dent in it. I need something to reference before I start pulling it out Thanks
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Thanks looks like I have some work to do