thesameguy
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There was a discussion on this a while ago, but I am pretty sure there isn't supposed to be a gasket between the block and oil pump. I ran into this on my '68 200. There wasn't one when I tore it down, there is no part number for one, and I've never actually seen one on any car with a similar flange for the oil pump->block union. I suspect what you've got is a gasket cut out of gasket material, rather than a purchased part. I would check that flange with a straightedge & feeler to be sure it's flat (that is, make sure that gasket wasn't intended to solve a problem), then clean that pick up screen and bolt the oil pump right back on there sans gasket. A gasket in the sump is just a liability. If anything, a light smear of suitable RTV should go there.
There is indeed a torque spec, but I don't know if off the top of my head... there are several FSMs on falconfaq.dyndns.org as well as a couple posted to scribd (http://www.scribd.com/doc/54682662/1968 ... hop-Manual is one I used!). I'm sure on of 'em will have the spec for you.
There is indeed a torque spec, but I don't know if off the top of my head... there are several FSMs on falconfaq.dyndns.org as well as a couple posted to scribd (http://www.scribd.com/doc/54682662/1968 ... hop-Manual is one I used!). I'm sure on of 'em will have the spec for you.