H oil pan gasket replacement tips (1 Viewer)

[mhall10407]

I'm changing my oil pan gasket on my 1980 HJ45 tomorrow and was wondering if anybody had any tips. I looked at the engine repair manual but it doesnt say much. I bought the gasket from SOR. for those that have done this did you use sealer at only the 4 corners as noted in the manual or on the entire gasket? Anything else I should be aware of?
Thanks
Mike

 

[gerg]

When I do my 3b oil pan gasket I run a thin bead of copper form a gasket on both sides. I find that whenIi remove it, the gasket itself doesn't stick and tear. I can often reuse it.
g

 

[lostmarbles]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/78749-oil-pan-side-cover-gasket-stuff-faq.html

 

[RufusTheDufus]

I've done it on my HJ45. It's fairly straightforward. Be careful if you decide to use silicone sealer and have to ever remove to pan in the future. It can be a hugh PITA to get the pan off if it's sealed in place with a cork gasket and silicone. I think the FSM only recommends silicone to seal the seams near the front of the block and the rear of the block. (Front cover and rear main seal areas.)

I don't have the FSM in front of me at the moment. I forget the torque values for the pan bolts. It's not much. Too much torque and you will warp the mating surface of the oil pan.