Barry Wolk Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The 1956 Lincoln 368 engine had a canister oil filter. Mine was changed to the 1957 spin-on filter by installing an adapter plate.The gasket between the block and the adapter plate has failed, but I can not find one. It is 5" in diameter with an ID of 4 1/4". The original gasket appears to be 1/16" thick, but could be thicker to get better compression.Where do I get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Barry - Try NItrile Sheet Rubber (Buna-N). It comes in various thicknesses and other types too. Then you can use it to make yourself a new one. They want to sell a min of 5', but maybe you can find a local jobber or high quality hardware store who sells smaller quantities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 That sound like a PITA for a $2 part that should exist, somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Yup That's a $2 part It will take you weeks to find..... TIP Buy more than one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rohn Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 try an industrial supply house, I have a friend that works at one here in Phoenix and I know he has been helpful on items like thisask for Byronwork number is 800 603.6887 602 233.9182 Fax5am - 5pm M-F8am - 12pm Sat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Here is a listing for General brand filter gasketsGeneral Fuel Oil Products - Manufacturer of high quality oil filtersThese are for furnace oil filters and should be available at furnace repair shops and industrial and plumbing supply wholesalers.Grainger's has oil filter gaskets. I did a search for neoprene gaskets and found these. The first and the fourth on the list seem to be the closest to your size.http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ecatalog/N-/No-0/Ntt-neoprene+gasket Edited May 15, 2011 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks Rusty. That happens to be the next city over. I sent them an e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 I checked with General and the largest they have is 4". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Wix Filton plant is here in our little town ..... but we ARE in Poland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Put it back to the canister kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'd still need the same washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 And Please tell me ...... What is wrong with buying rubber and cutting it out yourself? I thought it was a pretty good suggestion. I have to make all my gaskets here by hand. OK I've a man that makes the head gaskets but everything else is made by me.....I have an US friend to send gasket supplies. Old cars ain't easy in the East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Nothing wrong with the suggestion. My time is valuable to me so I often take the most expeditious route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 OK Understood that was the reason for my first post.Some times things that seem simple/easy just are not. I have the factory here in town. Sometimes I import filters from the US it's just easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 McMaster-Carr has 1/16 sheets starting at $8.50 for a 12 inch X 12 inch sheet. 6 X 36 strip was $13. Cutting it out is a challenge, but you get to hone your gasket making skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Barry,The adapter kits are still available from Motorcraft. The one for your car seems to be FL766 and there are a number of places selling the part. Google to the rescue again.Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Oh! I thought it was only because of the update, why you needed the gasket, my suggestion, make your own! I am stuck doing that with the 1921 Chevy as most of those are not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 It's a critical fit as there is 80 pounds of oil pressure at start-up. That's when it seems to leak. A perfect fitting rubber gasket would both compress and expand the gasket for a double seal. Jagged edges would void the second seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Barry...just a suggestion, you might try a water pump rebuilding outfit or a pool supply store for the gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Didn't 57Birdman find the part you needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) What he found was the whole adapter. I only need the gasket. I've sent n inquiry to find out is the gasket is available separately. Edited May 18, 2011 by Barry Wolk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Found out the canister filter replacement comes with a proper gasket for $6.54 from NAPA. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Also found that the PO had installed the oil pump bypass shuttle backwards, making the pump produce very high pressure all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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