JoeCrozier
Well-known member
In the process of rebuilding my 144, and was about to put the starter back on. It came with a gasket looking thing:

I figured it’d be some easy to find gasket at autozone or something but the only thing I KNOW is it, is this:
For $50.
I did find this which might be the correct fit:
But am I overthinking it? Is there a generic “starter seal” or something I can find locally?

I figured it’d be some easy to find gasket at autozone or something but the only thing I KNOW is it, is this:

1960-1962 Ford Falcon Fairlane NOS 144 170 STARTER To FLYWHEEL BELL HOUSING SEAL | eBay
This is an ORIGINAL FORD NOS PART. The Seal is in Excellent NOS Condition. Ready To Install. IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ORIGINAL NOS. CHECK IT OUT.
www.ebay.com
For $50.
I did find this which might be the correct fit:

1954 Ford Restoration Parts Starter To Flywheel Housing Seal - 6436-BR
Ford Starter To Flywheel Housing Seal, number 6436-BR from RubberTheRightWay.com
www.rubbertherightway.com
But am I overthinking it? Is there a generic “starter seal” or something I can find locally?