Reply To: Paper thin gaskets

[LARRY CATON]

Mumbles wrote:

I’d be a bit hesitant about using the thin gaskets without the baffle plate as it might cause conflict between the top of the driveshaft and the crankshaft. There isn’t much wiggle room in there when assembled.

I’ve cut base gaskets using gasket paper from my auto supply. It comes in bulk and various thicknesses.  The stuff I’ve used might have been around 0.030″ thick or thicker.  Can’t remember. As long as it’s close to original it will work.

Mumbles,

I took a close up of my CD-15 which happens to have the PH off.  It looks like the gasket is closer to 1/16″, so that agrees with your estimate of 0.030″ or thicker.  In my case, closer to 0.060″.

On your homemade gaskets, do you recall if you applied a gasket sealant?  If so, what kind?

Thanks

1956 Johnson 15 Hp, FD-10
1957 Johnson 5.5 Hp, CD-14
1958 Johnson 5.5 Hp, CD-15