Push rod cover gasket replacement and distributor

[MaxGlide]

"Is Permatex, Ultra Black good for this gasket"

Never had much luck with this stuff when used as a primary gasket. I've had real good luck with the brand FelPro. Installed clean and dry.

JK

I was going to use it along with the oil pan, rubber gasket (in the four corners as recommended), with the water pump gasket, as the metal on both sides is not perfectly smooth (I’ll use thin layers). Was wondering if i should use it with the rubber gasket on the pushrod cover? Other than the thin layer used to keep it in place on the cover

 

[MaxGlide]

This shadow area behind the balancer doesn’t get painted at the factory. Worth wire brushing and painting even if there is no rust through

Will definitely do that

 

[MaxGlide]

Should i use Ultra Black between the rubber gasket and the engine? The contact surface looks like this.

 

[MaxGlide]

This shadow area behind the balancer doesn’t get painted at the factory. Worth wire brushing and painting even if there is no rust through

I’m going to have to get a new one. Took it iff and found pinholes at bottom and previous repair

 

[Scott06]

I’m going to have to get a new one. Took it iff and found pinholes at bottom and previous repair

There is your oil leak.

 

[Scott Danforth]

pull the engine, make it easier for yourself.