[grivera]

Originally Posted by wh33lman

This is exactly where I am at...

I have a Butler One-piece that is missing the rubber 3-prong section over the rear.

Consensus seems to be not to use the rubber 3-prong gasket, but use the thick cork gasket. I assume I should silicone the cork to the rear main cap first, then the ends where it meets the 1-piece gasket. My block has studs for the oil pan.

The last BOP one-piece gasket I bought had 5 prongs in the rear area - it was cut prongs off depending on pan style. Nevertheless, with the cork, yes, glue to cap first. Cliff R has a really good pic of how he sets it up - http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...95&postcount=6

[wh33lman]

Originally Posted by grivera

Nevertheless, with the cork, yes, glue to cap first. Cliff R has a really good pic of how he sets it up - http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...95&postcount=6

Yes , I see what he has done there. I wonder how thick it is ? The cork piece that comes with the Felpro kit appears to be much thicker.

To fix the pan rails, I use a thick bolt as a drift to tap down the bolt holes flush. Then I get a piece of wood to fit in the pan's flange, approximately 1/2" wide by 1/4" thick. Then use pliers to bend the flange flush to the block...using a feeler gauge to ensure it has no gaps. This way you do not damage the pan