Manila folders are the perfect thickness for most paper gaskets. They lay perfectly flat and you can get a 100 pack for around 5 dollars.

@judithspies6617

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. You are easy to understand and follow. Gonna give this a try right now.

1969 made gasket for thermostat for my 57 chevy. Used poster board and permatex, worked. It was Sunday night and no part stores open. ADAPT and overcome, do what you can with what you got 👍 it worked.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

That's great!

@MrTheHillfolk

6 жыл бұрын

Gaskets are all over the kitchen. Cereal boxes. I prefer lucky charms boxes to give me luck that it won’t blow up. Mac and cheese boxes. Kraft boxes only though. the cheap stuff leaves an aftertaste the engine won’t like, and it’ll blow up. Heck, I’ve even used the oladys empty maxi pad boxes when stopping leaks is of utmost importance.

Making gaskets is a normal thing around the Wyatt shop. I find it satisfying as well. But as usual I always learn something by watching your videos and reading the comments from other viewers.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

Been using same technique since I learned it in the military as a mechanic back in 1988. Still use it to this day. Great video showing how these younger kids can make there own gaskets and save some money. Who knows, sometimes you only have 1 vehicle and you don't have a ride to the parts store. Then, voila, here is a video showing you how to make your own!!! Keep up on the great videos.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

I've been making gaskets using the ball peen method for years with one minor difference. I make two bolt holes first to hold material in place.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I will do the bolt holes first on a larger gasket. You're right it does really hold it better.

I still watch your videos even though I know exactly how to do the mentioned topic because there is 1 little tidbit that can help me get my job done better. Thank you sir for sharing! My dog loves exhaust and garden hoses just as much! Ha!

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Eric. -Moe

Cereal box gaskets have been my small engine go to gasket solution for many years. Having three cereal eating kids around means I have plenty of boxes to cut up and an unlimited supply of gaskets I can make! Thanks for the tips Moe!

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Unlimited supply! Thanks man.

A very good thing to know. Now I can fix my snowblower. Thanks for sharing!

Like many, I learned this trick from my dad. I'm glad to have the knowledge and it definitely is a technique to keep. Can't wait to teach my kids. Thanks for the solid content man.

@anthonymarino4260

4 ай бұрын

my DAD taught me a lot too

Glad to see this again. My grandfather taught my this when I was watching him fix cars. There was no Amazon or Napa near by.

@sixtyfiveford

4 жыл бұрын

It works. Thanks for the insight.

This is the best video to learn about gasket making techniques

Half gallon cardboard milk cartons worked great for waterpump and thermostat housings. I recall back in the day using the name brand Indian Head shellac gasket sealer on both sides, and then tightened to torque specs. After a day of drying, once the engine heated up to operating temperature, that shellac would become real hard. I ran gaskets for years without them failing like that. I gave that method up for the silicone/rubber Make a Gasket In a Can they use to sell at O'rileys. I got great results with that product and it was so much quicker and easier to use.

Absolutely invaluable information been doing this for years and worth every penny I have spent on cereal 😂

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

Hi there ...iam doing this for more than 25 years and its work very good no problem .... thank you man.and have a good day.........

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input.

Grew up on a farm in northern Maine Not running to the parts store for a gasket. Made plenty in my day.

So here I am minding my own business rebuilding a Kohler twin making my sump gasket out of a beer box and your video pops up. The price they want for the gasket is more than the case of beer !! How did you know what I was doing ? You never cease to amaze me. 😎

@sixtyfiveford

9 ай бұрын

Best part is once you polish off the box of beer, reasonably of engines go effortlessly.

Smear a dab of Vaseline on the end of the caulking tube then a little tape to cover it and they’ll never dry up on you and you won’t need the nail anymore. Same with RTV just put it in the cap before twist it back on.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

I'll have to try that out.

@CubasAutomotive

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I'll have to try it as well.... Great if it works!

@ccgrider1014

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Thanks!

@davidvickers8425

3 жыл бұрын

Just kitchen wrap

'71 Opel Ralley. Half case beer gasket for the trans gasket. Worked fine. Low pressure apps, a paper bag will serve.

Yes that's the best way to make them , i use bullet casings to cut holes,but I gave in for turbo 350 and 400 transmissions and put out the cash thanks for the video

Thanks for explaining why we don't use gaskets with rtv. 👍👍

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. -Moe

This video was great! Just so happens I needed the exact same gasket for the same engine as you! Sucks they don't make it anymore but I'm glad there is a way to make it! Thanks!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

I've used aluminum coil stock for roofing etc.. wrapped with silver aluminum tape for exhaust flange gaskets. I started off using it as a temporary fix until the parts store was open. Then decided I'd leave it in untill it failed. Then it just held so well I'm sold on it for exhaust gaskets. I will try this method for motor gaskets and such. Thanks!

Thanks for Sharing this Gasket Making Video.😎 AWESOME stuff! 🤓-Thomas

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Seems simple enough. I had no idea this was so easy. Thanks for the vid. GREAT INFO

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks.

Thanks I was about to spend about $400 in gaskets, I thought about something like this, nice to see it in practice.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I have made a lot of gaskets over the years and never had one fail.

For joining aircraft engine crankcase halves we used silk thread and red RTV, we had to hurry and run through the torque sequence, none of the engines ever leaked. This was back in the 1980's when I attended aeronautics school, we all thought the engines would leak. Thanks for the video, I never thought to tap with my ball peen, I use Prussian blue to transfer the pattern, that is quite the mess though. I'm trying your method on my next gasket.

Thanks for sharing. I do the same thing. One other thing I use from time to time to make the small holes is a piece of brass tubing with the end sharpened. I put it in my battery powered drill and put a piece of wood under the gasket when drilling to give the gasket a nice smooth edge.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

That's a good tip.

@timkilgallon2098

2 жыл бұрын

I use ball bearings for the small holes, when I do t have a punch.

Awesome content on your channel 👍 THANKS for taking the time to make these videos! very informative. Thanks and Take care!

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joey.

cool gasket intel man, you know lots a great stuff

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Old school techniques are still some of the best. Thanks Man.

When I started working many years ago that was one of the first things I saw the guys in the workshop do. I was amazed that it worked. My simple idea would have been to put paper and mark the edges with my finger nail then put on the gasket material and cut with a scissors. That said the methed shown works surprisingly good.

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

It's a handy trick.

Coke box has worked well for me in the past! Hadn't thought of using a socket as a hole punch, I'll have to remember that one.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

Yup. Ive made a ton of gaskets just like that, but I might have hammered the bolt holes first then use a couple of bolts to hold it in place.. It's a satisfying feeling when it's all done. its how we did it in the Army (lots of axle flange gaskets on 2½~5 ton) and how I learned as a kid on mini bikes n go-carts (brigs n stratton 3~5hp) using peachee folders. Great video!

@sixtyfiveford

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, bigger gaskets the bolts holding it in place helps a ton.

Yep, learned this from my Step-Dad many years ago. It's one of those tricks that's so simple people swear it won't work.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

It has saved me a lot of time. I was astonished the first time I saw my mechanic uncle do this on a transmission.

Super! Great advice especially if you have a lot of 2 strokes with air leaks...

@samwittstruck.6685

Жыл бұрын

The air leaks will permantly fix that problem.

Have done this more than once! Well done!

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it works and saves me time from chasing down a gasket.

You're giving away all the old school tricks. I'm a fan of the indian head gasket shellac on the shoebox cardboard

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Old school is still one the best in a lot of situations.

My dad used to have a lot of Indian Motorcycles, when I was a kid. He had about a one ounce ball-peen hammer, for making gaskets. I have never seen a ball-peen hammer that small and I’m 61 years old. He used brown paper sacks, for most of his gaskets. Great video, thank you.

@sixtyfiveford

Жыл бұрын

That's neat.

@pd8559

Жыл бұрын

One ounce ball peen hammers are used by jewelry makers. You just need to look at places selling tools for that trade.

To make the holes in the material you can use a slightly oversize ball bearing for the hole to hammer over the hole on top of the gasket held with a magnetized steel roofing nail holder to keep the ball bearing from moving while you tap the hail holder with the hammer.

Excellent love your videos nice to see common sense 👍

Good tips on a tried and true method, Moe. Thanks

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks.

Great video, good advice, love the dog!

I watch your videos from here in Brazil. thanks

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

I use cereal box gaskets on my antique outboards and grease one side if I think I'll have to take it back apart in the future for inspection.

Great video! I remember my old man teaching me to make gaskets with a ball peen hammer when I was a teen. Thanks for sharing!

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's how I learned.

@OldJoe212

5 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford Me too. Nearly 60 years ago. Just finding good gasket material and correct thickness. Great video.

Amazon has a Hole Puncher for cutting rubber plug stoppers . It is a thin tube with a sharpened edge that cuts gasket paper well . #2 Permatex is a pliable non hardening sealant paste .

You make good videos. I always wondered if I could make my own. Good deal.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Thanks much for the video. Great video and easy to make. Thanks again 👍

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arthur. -Moe

I like to make high compression soda can head gaskets by placing the original on top of the aluminum sheet and hitting it top down with some spray paint. Then i use an xacto.

I really like being able to use cardboard in a pinch, and I'll bet if it's coated with that #2 gasket sealant, it might just last as long as "factory." Thanks Moe for some more great ideas and tips.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

I have been making my own gaskets for decades now. And a really great thing to do when you have to buy any gasket, or one comes with a new art, is take it and make a one to one copy on your copier/printer or scanner. Then save it off to a file to call up later. I even have a LASER engraver and can LASER cut one from the saved file(s).

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

That's a handy tool to have.

Good video, there's probably a lot of semi's still going down the road with gaskets in them I made from oil filter boxes and a ball peen.

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome.

Great video. Yep, used this method on numerous projects without fault. You found my "secret" material of using Coke box cardboard for gaskets. I also often use it to make handy semi-rigid patterns of objects to later trace over on wood, metal or plastic so I can easily cut out the shape. Can make many tracings before the Coke paper wears. I also use the Coke paper to make mock 3D shapes like a cone or multi-shaped complex part models. Easy to fix any design issues as paper before making the real one by cutting or casting them.

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Super helpful! Thank you!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Tapping a little ball bearing on the screw holes cuts them out nicely too, as long as one is careful not to lose it in the engine! Something to note about hole punches of all varieties, but especially the leather ones, is that they cut far better with backing material so double up your stock.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Ball bearing! FANTASTIC tip!

Awesome! Thanks.

Up here in Canada Permatex has a gasket material called Form-a-gasket,Which looks a lot like your # 2 it comes in a tube or a brush in can.I found it works a lot like yours also I use that cardboard like you do and sure works.Also silicone works on differentials covers.We use clear one as it works well without anything but it self.Also put plug on it and wrap it and keep it in a old freezer in shop.When needed it never hardens while it's in the freezer.

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

I generally use that brand; Permetex Form-a-gasket. It comes in #1 (hardening), #2(non-hardening) or #3( non-hardening liquid in can).

For gasket sealer I use axle grease. It seals and it will come off easy. I have made sump gaskets with cereal boxes and have never had a problem. Use grease and it never fails. I have made head gaskets out of roof flashing .

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

I've heard of greasing gaskets or presoaking in oil, but have never tried it.

I'm 70 years old, watched Mom & Dad make gaskets from cereal boxes when I was old enough to see what they were doing at the kitchen table. Used gasket shellac & years later used permatex.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Whatever works!

Very helpful Moe. I was not aware of that #2 sealant. I liked how you had all of your hole cutters lined up in a tray, mine are loose and hidden in a drawer somewhere.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

I bought them all loose and it started to drive me crazy. One of those days where you're looking for a project to kill time.

@RobbsHomemadeLife

6 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention, Busta Gasket sounds like the name of a rapper I would listen to.

@williamr.3437

5 жыл бұрын

Block of wood and drill some holes to make a holder

You are my spirit animal.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

Back in the 80's a neighbor that came from someplace in central america, bought my little car that had a blown head gasket, and he cut the gasket out of a waxy cardboard milk carton. Shockingly the car actually ran but I'll never know for how long since I moved shortly after. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself. Another interesting tidbit...the guy used to cut his lawn with a machete.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome.

Thank you sir!!!

Helpful video, thank you.

@sixtyfiveford

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Permatex "Gasket Dressing" is natural rubber and Isopropyl alcohol. I've used it on all gaskets, works nicely to whet cardboard gaskets, never hardens, absorbs into paper.

@sixtyfiveford

Жыл бұрын

True. It is very similar/ virtually identical in function too No.2 and No.3(aviation) gasket sealant made by Permatex.

I unroll the rolled material and leave sheets inside my shop manuals. BTW most gaskets can be replaced with the right sealant but that "right" sealant is usually not silicone. 3M 515 flange sealant works very well as does Hylomar (used on Rolls-Royce jet engines) and ThreeBond/Hondabond/Yamabond. I collect leather punches and single hole paper punches for working with gasket paper, and you can grind a cutting edge on any metal tubing or pipe you like.

@coron1985

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, can u give link for Threebond/honda/yamabond image?

As always great video.been doing the same for years. Confirms I’m not the only one.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

As broke teenagers, me and my buddies used to make head gaskets for our off-road mopeds using cereal boxes, sure they didn't last that long, but a new replacement would've likely cost more than what we paid for the mopeds and it was a fun excuse to pull the engines apart regularly 😄

Love that dog!

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

Since this was for a head gasket, would a copper sealer have been any benefit?

Don't forget about Copper gasket spray. I've cut out my own metal gasket from aluminum sprayed it with the copper gasket spray just in case. It worked. It's still between the replacement EGR and head. Many many 7k rpm pulls and a few years now. I actually need to make my own gaskets for an intake swap, I'll keep this method in mind.

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the copper spray is good stuff for those metal gaskets.

Great info Moe, Thanks for sharing.

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks.

I like this! I feel like a gasket could be made faster than looking one up to order it.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Would the bolts that hold a sheet gasket in place require a torque pattern? Great video btw

Another great one Moe. Been using ball peen hammers to make gaskets for years. I've got them sized from a 1/2" head to huge. If you really want to get fancy, you can grind the cheap forged hammer heads down as small as you need them. Keep up the great content my Friend! Zip~

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

I've been debating making an even smaller ball peen for a while now. 3/8" would be ideal.

omg the dog is hilarious. PLAY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, she's a blast.

Hey Moe, Nice demo,it is good to show some old school techniques to does who are coming up. I like the comment below using The ammo cartridges. I never tried that one. Even an “old dog” can learn something new. Stay well, Joe Z

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe.

@JOEZEP54

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Moe.

Wow that's really helpful. I wish I learned this earlier. Just blown 60$ for a set of gaskets that does not fit actually. Is there a way to pull something similar for rubber o ring type gaskets?

My dad used to use the advertisement cards in magazines and in the TV guide.

@sixtyfiveford

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome

On an episode of Green Acres, Oliver made gaskets from his wifes pancake batter to fix the tractor.

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched Green Acres in a long time. I had too look it up and find the video clip... Sure enough kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5WZlrB9mqvYZLw.html

@williamyocum4774

3 жыл бұрын

Head gaskets also at one time were made of leather.

@danoakley6538

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! I think I remember that episode!

@dwhallon21

Жыл бұрын

Don't knock Mrs Douglas' hotscakes. They came in handy on more than one occasion

I use engineers blue, ink or used engine oil to get a trace, then cut it out with scissors and use the same bolts to punch out the holes.

When we were kids we'd use old school folders for gasket material for our go karts engines.

@sixtyfiveford

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

Thank you for the video! It gives me a good head start for my model engine. How do you replicate if you have a small gasket. but not the motor? Take care.

great diy channel.... thx

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. -Moe

Cereal box can even be used to make a head gasket (it won't last forever, but it'll last a few hours)

Get someone you know that has one of those home hobby vinyl/fabric cutters and you can make perfect gaskets by scanning in the old one or from drawings etc. Awesome.

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

That would make pretty gaskets.

@oo0Spyder0oo

5 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford Well they are professional in their cut and detail. Check out this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIaqts96YLGXk7A.html The desktop units are around a couple of hundred and cut vinyl/leather/fabric etc.

Learned this from my Pop, old time mechanic all his life, I still have his mini ball peen hammer he used for gaskets. I never buy gaskets. I also use the gasket shallac type stuff, it never leaks. Silicone gasket maker l find, can be hit and miss.

I've been doing her the wrong all these years! (That's what she said!) Your method is so much easier AND more precise. I've been using that gasket maker-dark brown stuff for many years, in fact, I've got a tube that's probably 20+ years or so old and it still isn't dried out. But it is messy!!! Thanks for the vid!

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

Cool dog!! Good vid !! Cheers !

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

Another good one!

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

Yes sir, been doin it 4 years soon retire on the savings...........nice vid!

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

Now over thirty years of making my own and have used the carton cardboard and some other materials successfully.

@sixtyfiveford

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input.

old trick that has served me well over the years

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

It's a handy thing.

Nice work as usual mate, great dog too, mine does the opposite, it would run a mile if I got the hose out, on the other hand if she found a muddle puddle or any filthy water she would be straight in !! lol

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

Mine hates the bath/shower/pool though... Go figure.

@ianelley

6 жыл бұрын

Yep , sounds about right !! lol

Clever 👏👏👏👏👍

Excellent. Off to try it on Corvair carb.

@sixtyfiveford

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

That’s a cool tip I’ve always used oil to give me a hide to cut the gasket not very accurate I have some strombergs that seep gas would that or some other gasket sealant work

@sixtyfiveford

6 жыл бұрын

The #2 sealant is the only thing that I've found that is gasoline resistant. I use it on small engine carb gaskets all the time with excellent results.

Ever tried a metal notch cutter ? Internal cut ?

Making a carburetor float bowl gasket for my 1961 Army generator from a cake box, wasn't fun no sharp edges to hammer the gastket

What's behine the sheet?

Great vid thanks

@sixtyfiveford

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.