1963 small block oil pan gasket set

[Gerald C.]

Any recommendations on the best ones to use?

Thanks

[Dave S.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Gerry,
Just be aware that service replacement oil pans use a different gasket set than original oil pans. The front rubber gasket is thicker on the service pans.

[Leif A.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Any recommendations on the best ones to use?

Thanks

Gerald,
The "best ones" are a FelPro one piece...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-os34509t/make/chevrolet/model/corvette/year/1967

[Owen L.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Gerald,
The "best ones" are a FelPro one piece...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-os34509t/make/chevrolet/model/corvette/year/1967

I like the one-piece, but just be aware that longer bolts may be required because of the thicker gasket. This one looks like it has the bolts with it, so hopefully they are the correct length to get the pan mounted.

Just an aside: I still used RTV in the corners to add some extra sealing assurance.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Some folks like the original cork, metal and rubber.

Cork 1.jpg

Cork 2.jpg

I like the Mahle one piece. It's black instead of blue. Look at the second picture, it give you the Mahle PN depending on your oil pan. If you are not sure what you have, measure the front opening.

Mahle 1.jpg

Mahle 2.jpg

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[Joe L.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Some folks like the original cork, metal and rubber.

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I like the Mahle one piece. It's black instead of blue. Look at the second picture, it give you the Mahle PN depending on your oil pan. If you are not sure what you have, measure the front opening.

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Harry------

The original PRODUCTION and SERVICE oil pan gaskets had no metal core; they were just cork. Later GM PRODUCTION and SERVICE gaskets, such as the one you pictured, do have a metal core.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Joe, agree.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Some folks like the original cork, metal and rubber.

I like the Mahle one piece. It's black instead of blue. Look at the second picture, it give you the Mahle PN depending on your oil pan. If you are not sure what you have, measure the front opening.

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Harry,

Any idea if this one accepts paint any better than the blue Fel-Pro?
The material used with the F-P is such that I never have success getting paint to stick to it for long, and the blue color is then very obvious.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Patrick, I have not tried paint as the cars are no longer judged.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Harry,

Any idea if this one accepts paint any better than the blue Fel-Pro?
The material used with the F-P is such that I never have success getting paint to stick to it for long, and the blue color is then very obvious.

Patrick-----


I doubt that there will be any difference in regards to paint adhesion. They are both silicone rubber and therein lies the problem.

[James W.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Harry and or Patrick,

I assume this for the standard, 5-quart 63-74 oil pan? Do they both require the longer bolts for installation?

Thanks,

James

[Leif A.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Harry and or Patrick,

I assume this for the standard, 5-quart 63-74 oil pan? Do they both require the longer bolts for installation?

Thanks,
James

I used my stock oil pan bolts when I installed the FelPro one-piece gasket.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 small block oil pan gasket set

Harry and or Patrick,

I assume this for the standard, 5-quart 63-74 oil pan? Do they both require the longer bolts for installation?

Thanks,


James

I used the stock bolts, just start in the corners.