Why am I having sure a difficult time finding the correct oil pan gasket for my 351 Cleveland?
I removed the oil pan and was about to install the Aviaid pan but the new gasket didn't match. I got a Fel Pro 1811 and the rubber seal is a 1/4 too long compared to the old one. The old one is about 9 1/4 inches while the new one is 9 1/2 inches long. I was told the FEL OS30227C was specifically designed for the Pantera but it too is too long.
Am I missing something here? There's no way either of the new gaskets can make a complete seal. The rest of the gasket matches up perfectly.
Anyone got any ideas?
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