Opinions wanted on oil pan gasket

[mrtleavitt]

I just installed my windage tray and oil pan on my 428 and after I had torqued down everything I noticed the gasket had squished out just a little bit. I used "The Right Stuff" on all 4 surfaces and I felt that it sealed really well. But I want your opinion if this will be fine or if I should re-do it. It squished out maybe 1/4 inch which leaves 3/4 in the right place. Plus I have always had problems sealing the rear of the pan and how this is on the side I'm not too concerned. What do you all think?

[averagef250]

First, do not torque cork gaskets. Cork is not a repeatably compressible material, you tighten cork gaskets by feel and look.

Second, never use cork gaskets if anything else is available, especially double cork gaskets with a windage tray.

Paper gaskets or no gasket at all will work much better.

[fordman]

it may or may not leak. i would see if it will loosen up and push it back in. it looks like it was overtightened.