Rear Axle Flange Gasket

[Uncle Vin]

I know the gasket could be made in the shop, but I'd like to use a pre-made gasket nevertheless. Does anyone have a part number(s) for the Rear Axle Flange Gasket so I can get it at my local FLAPS for this weekend? I know I can get these online, but I'd rather go local so I can have it by the weekend and so I can support the local FLAPS.

[Barrman]

The ball peen hammer on a manila envelope method is funner. Being constructively creative with a hammer. What is better in life?

Sorry I don't have the proper part number for you. If it isn't the same as a D70 or 14 bolt, you local store probably won't have it in stock anyway. Take an axle shaft to the store and ask for flange gaskets that fit the normal 1 ton axles. Then try them on for size.

[kwai]

Skip the gasket. Just use the "Right stuff". Available at your local parts store.

Memphis equip has the gaskets if you absolutely must have one.

Or do as Barrman does and just pound one out.

The right stuff is easier, faster and better. It cures in a couple of minutes. It's not the same as silicone sealer.

[Don Cavey]

Skip the gasket. Just use the "Right stuff". Available at your local parts store.

Memphis equip has the gaskets if you absolutely must have one.

Or do as Barrman does and just pound one out.

The right stuff is easier, faster and better. It cures in a couple of minutes. It's not the same as silicone sealer.

That's not the same "Right Stuff" that Home Depot sells, which is expanding foam is it?

But seriously, I had never heard of pounding out a gasket with a ball peen hammer until I saw it done on the road, in convoy in Colorado in 1969! So, yes, they did do it that way.

[Von]

That's not the same "Right Stuff" that Home Depot sells, which is expanding foam is it?

But seriously, I had never heard of pounding out a gasket with a ball peen hammer until I saw it done on the road, in convoy in Colorado in 1969! So, yes, they did do it that way.

I'll have to try the Right Stuff. Been using Ultra Black with good results.

My Auto Mech teacher in high school wouldn't buy gaskets separate. If a part didn't come with one he had us make one, said it was a "life skill". He pushed tracing it out and using a hole punch for the bolt holes. He also showed us how to use a ball peen but.... invariably... every year he'd catch one of us knuckleheads trying to pound out a valve cover or oil pan gasket. Then he'd go to cussing and really chewing on that cigar.

[Barrman]

The Right Stuff by Permatex is amazing I have to agree. It is better than using a hammer to make things even.

It comes in an aerosol can and comes out just like cheese wiz. Just don't eat it.

[Nailhead]

...I had never heard of pounding out a gasket with a ball peen hammer until I saw it done on the road, in convoy in Colorado in 1969! So, yes, they did do it that way.

My dad, who owned a motorcycle shop for a time in the '70's, had a small ball peen hammer that I was absolutely NOT allowed to use for anything because it was his gasket hammer. Later, when I was trying to fix Fiats & Alfas, he showed me how to use it properly, and I learned the method was much more effective than scissors and a paper punch.

[kwai]

creating your own paper gaskets is a lost art. Thank god that we have the right stuff to replace them.