1970 Oil Cap

[Terry B.]

Does anyone know if the gasket on a 1970 350/350 oil cap is replaceable? Mine is leaking oil onto the valve cover and since the cap is original, I would like to replace just the rubber gasket if possible.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1970 Oil Cap

Does anyone know if the gasket on a 1970 350/350 oil cap is replaceable? Mine is leaking oil onto the valve cover and since the cap is original, I would like to replace just the rubber gasket if possible.

Terry------


I believe the gasket is cellulosic (i.e. "cardboard") and not rubber. If it were rubber, you probably could replace it by stretching it on. However, cellulosic material does not stretch very well.

[Michael F.]

Re: 1970 Oil Cap

wonder how they got it on in the first place or manufacturing process of cap?

[Terry M.]

Re: 1970 Oil Cap

wonder how they got it on in the first place or manufacturing process of cap?

My guess would be they assembled the cap with the gasket in place. If you had the equipment to set the center rivet, you could do the same.

[Terry B.]

Re: 1970 Oil Cap

Joe, Thanks for the reply.
Mine is definitely rubber, although the cap has all the right markings, maybe it isn't original after all. Have had it judged numerous times with no comment regarding the gasket.

[Paul O.]

Re: 1970 Oil Cap

Terry

Check with Joe Perri he can help you.

Paul

[Terry B.]

Re: 1970 Oil Cap

Good idea Paul, I was thinking the same thing