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As part of changing the front motor mount so I can put a 235 from a 1961 in my 1937 chevy, I have to reassemble the cam shaft, timing gear, etc. Does the paper gasket between the block and the timing plate need gasket sealer? I would not think so.
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No - In fact Chevrolet used no sealer for any paper or cork gaskets.
Gene Schneider
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If you use new gasket you should NOT need sealant as well.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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Backyard Mechanic
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I would make sure that the timing cover plate is flat.Maybe not but often the engine is handled roughly and the plate gets bent.The 3 countersunk screws and cam thrust bolts and cover plate bolts do not pull it straight,and you have an oil leak from the front end that cannot easily be seen or fixed.I have the plate machined flat and have added epoxy to build up the low areas,then machine again until it is flat.
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Also make sure the timing gear lobes will fit through the opening in the 1937 front cover. The hole was enlarged in 1954 for the larger lobes in the Power Glide high lift cam......and the 1961 had a lower lift cam but do check it out.If you bought a new front plate for a 1937 in the later years you would et the large hole version.
Gene Schneider
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