monkey wrench writes, "looks like the machine shop installed their own o ring gaskets...."

Highly likely. A rebuild shop would have a zillon of those sitting in a bin right at their head rebuild bench. I've been told some mechanics toss a small handful of those in with their Cheerios for breakfast; more chewy.

Billyray


1948 GMC 3 Ton Flatbed
1952 Chevy 1/2 Ton Panel
1956 Chevy 3/4 Ton NAPCO