Recommend me a gasket material

[JIMG]

I have a couple old machines to put together and I am going to need to cut the case gaskets. I am looking for gasket material suggestions.

 

[hacskaroly]

I have a couple old machines to put together and I am going to need to cut the case gaskets. I am looking for gasket material suggestions.

I use Felpro gasket material. You can get it at automotive stores, but usually get a better deal on-line. They come in flat sheets and rolls. Here is an example you can get from AutoZone:

AutoZone - Felpro Gasket Material

You can get different thicknesses depending on where the gasket is going. I don't think this material would work well for an exhaust gasket, but I have used it to cut carb gaskets, and various case gaskets for many of my saws.

 

[David Young]

I use Felpro gasket material. You can get it at automotive stores, but usually get a better deal on-line. They come in flat sheets and rolls. Here is an example you can get from AutoZone:

AutoZone - Felpro Gasket Material

You can get different thicknesses depending on where the gasket is going. I don't think this material would work well for an exhaust gasket, but I have used it to cut carb gaskets, and various case gaskets for many of my saws.

Great post, I use similar stuff from Napa. I have used that stuff on mufflers, it will work fine, I have never had an issue. but it helps to make sure the muffler is free flowing....

Depending on thickness and purpose I have used manilla folders, and brown paper bags for gaskets. I have also used thin aluminum cans.

 

[hacskaroly]

I have used that stuff on mufflers, it will work fine

Good to know, I just assumed (we know where that gets you...) from the muffler gaskets out now being a different material than the other gaskets that the regular material would not hold up. I guess I can make one up and give it a try and check on it every so often to see how it is holding up.

How long do the manila folder gaskets last? I have a saw that looks like it had one that thin for the cylinder gasket, but it was almost 80 years old and had pretty much disintegrated.

 

[jacob j.]

I would use the Felpro gasket paper as @hacskaroly mentioned and maybe fortify it with HT Dirko or the newer Permatex high-heat gasket dressing (I think they have a product now that's good to 750f).

 

[JIMG]

Good info, gents. Many thanks. I have some Felpro sheets and a dirko tube on the way.

 

[RCBS]