Gasket Trick

[Phil Waterman]

I’ve just started reassembly of drive train components for my `41 C60L Pattern 12, this is a total disassembly restoration. The problem how to replace all those paper gaskets in the transfer case, old method trace and cut out. New method scan the various parts on flat bed scanner and then print them on gasket material.

Took some playing around to not have the scanner distort the image and to keep size in all dimensions. Solved the slight ovaling caused by the scanner movement by increasing the resolution to 600 dpi. Also, put a small machines ruler in the edge of each scan for quick check of dimensioning. Used the sketch feature of graphics program to produce outline of gasket, thus reducing the file size.

Another trick to cut all the bolt holes as to take some tubing of the correct sizes sharpened the end of the tubes. Then chucked desired size up in drill press set to high speed cuts very neat holes

I’ve saved all the gaskets and will be posting them on my web page.