Topic: Rear End Plug Finish

[Scott302]

What is the best source of a "black" gasket that closest matches an OE gasket? (8-inch or 9 inch while we are on the subject)...something that leaves the "bare area" as mentioned?

The Fel-Pro 9 inch gasket is dark gray and their 8 inch gasket is bright blue.  I asked my Fel-Pro Tech contact why the difference and he said that's what's on the process sheets.
We are looking into having a run of 8 inch gaskets made in the dark gray material.
Regards,
Scott

[Scott302]

Found these and thought those involved in this discussion would find interesting.  Since the C2OW gasket was replaced with the C9OZ gasket, these samples should date to 68 or prior.  The gasket material color varies but is actually a dark green or olive color.  I compared them to the current Fel-Pro gasket and there is no appreciable difference in die cut between these and the Fel-Pro.
Regards,
Scott

[NEFaurora]

"We are looking into having a run of 8 inch gaskets made in the dark gray material."

Way to go NPD... Thumbs up!

Whether Green or Grey, Anything is better than the Bright Blue which has been around for years..  I had always wondered about the dopey Bright Blue color..

Nice to see that something closer to original will be offered..as long as it's not Blue!....... That also goes for Red, Purple or Fly Yellow!....lol!!!!

)

Tony K.

[CharlesTurner]

As mentioned previously, it's easy enough to just paint the gasket black.  I've done it many times with no issues.