Running and Racing Reliably Part II: Continuing at the bottom
This engine will use a two-slot one-hole oil pan, which would normally require a rubber gasket, because that's the design the aftermarket has adopted. The other two styles (see Panning for a Good Seal before continuing) have gotten very scarce. A smooth rear main cap is also used. However, Jim will still employ a cork gasket because he feels that it seals better than rubber. The seal is installed dead center of the pan rail on the cap, a position provided by the earlier measurement. Permatex Silicone Adhesive Sealant (clear) is built up on either side of the cork to create dams to retain it. According to Jim, "It looks ugly but it works very well!" This setup is left to cure overnight.
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