Re: [AMC-list] Borg Warner Flash-O-Matic Transmission Question

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just my opinion, but because the screen is open, there is no opportunity to create a vacuum at the screen (unless of course it is completely blocked by debris or whatever).   I suspect that the gasket is there to keep unfiltered oil from bypassing the screen.   If, having recently inspected your installation, you don't there is any opportunity for oil to bypass the screen, don't worry about it.  

Joe Fulton

--- On Thu, 4/25/13, Richard Morgan <edatlarge@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Richard Morgan <edatlarge@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] Borg Warner Flash-O-Matic Transmission Question
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 9:50 AM
> Just did a minor transmission service
> on my 1967 Marlin with 232-six & Flash-O-Matic. 
> Replaced the Magnetic Pick-up Screen Filter along with the
> Pan Gasket.  I get it all buttoned up and torqued
> perfectly.  I then notice that on the old removed
> pickup screen there was a cork gasket in place attached to
> it.  There are four screws that attach this component
> in position.  The new screen did not include a
> gasket.  Thus the question is.... is this a vital "must
> have" gasket?  Does this form a vacuum seal
> internally?  I luckily did not refill with fluid yet
> but wonder if I have to redo all of my work so far? 
> Thanks,  Rich
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