MXL 0 #1 Posted December 24, 2011 Hi, Just aquired a 1960 550 Suburban. Restoration in process. I need gaskets for the trans. Are these available or do I need to custom cut them? Also, dont know yet if I can re-build the Lausen engine. Is there a known engine that will fit in tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #2 Posted December 24, 2011 Hi there newbie, keep an eye out for responses. Probably a busy day for most. There are plenty of guys that will help you out with your questions. Give them some time. Too old of a tractor for me to give any help. Merry Christmas.....and welcome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #3 Posted December 24, 2011 Too old for me to. But :text-welcomeconfetti: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #4 Posted December 25, 2011 Here's a new guy that has a question....(see the first post). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #5 Posted December 25, 2011 I think the gasket is no longer available, you can use Permatex gasket maker or Yamaha has yamabond I've heard is pretty good or you can make the gaskets. Welcome to Redsquare! :text-merryxmas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #6 Posted December 26, 2011 I take it that this also applies to the RJ transmissions as well? Since they are almost identical if I recall correctly. I have to rebuild the one on my RJ-58, and would like new gaskets if they are still made. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,080 #7 Posted December 26, 2011 There is a guy on ebay that sells the gaskets he makes every so often. I bought a set to copy but haven't got around to it. Keeping the original H55 motor, if possible, would be the way to go. They are getting harder to find. If you do need a replacement then a Tecumseh H60 is the closest thing and much more plentiful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MXL 0 #8 Posted December 26, 2011 Thanks for the input. I got anxious, bought and cut my own gaskets. Worked out well. Thanks to all responses!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #9 Posted December 26, 2011 3M RV sealant is what I would use on the transmission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom40 0 #10 Posted December 29, 2011 I just ordered seals and the gaskets for my 400 Suburban from (Killians Hardware) in NC. Phone# 828-256-2147, howie_1425@yahoo.com . I hope they are right if you wait a week I can let you know. It took me a while to find some one that had them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom40 0 #11 Posted December 29, 2011 Well they just called back and said they cant get the gaskets sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #12 Posted December 30, 2011 Shouldn't be too difficult to make your own, huh? :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
