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The gentleman that posted here a while back describing a rear oil pan reinforcement kit he designed, did anyone use one or has a photo?

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It’s Real, not Best. Fixed that in my original post.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

I'm confused. Is this a Best gasket or a Real gasket? 

It’s been over a year now since the Real Gaskets Tennessee oil pan gasket was installed on the 312 dyno mule.  Lots of running since installed and the gasket is holding up just fine.  No leaks after a year plus of dyno pulls and testing on that engine.  Have not had to retighten the oil pan bolts since the original install.

Here’s the instruction sheet that came with the oil pan gasket.
  

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Where I would normally use white grease and/or a light smear of RTV on an oil pan gasket, no sealers were used with the RGT oil pan gasket installation.  It was installed dry and as per their instructions. The sealing rail on the oil pan was scrutinized prior to installation to ensure it was truly straight and not going to be a problem in that area.  I consider the torque values for the oil pan bolts to be critical with this particular gasket as over tightening could potentially bring oil seepage back to the forefront.  I feel confident that I could remove this RGT oil pan gasket and reuse it due to not using any sealer in the original installation.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Ted - When you did the install, did you do anything at the joints between the block and the rear seal retainer or the timing cover?  A smear of RTV?
Thanks for all your effort
Mike Anderson
'55 Glasstop

I found them on eBay last night. The gasket cost $45 plus $11+ for shipping. 

Got ahold of someone. They made it through the storm. They didn't know about the website but you can order through eBay in the mean time.

Anyone get one yet?

There is no add to cart option on the website. I called and left a message, but they are located right where Helene just hit, and the phone line sounded like it. Hopefully they weren't effected.