When I read the title/question I thought to my self "no way, do the machine work to fix it properly..."
But looking at the pictures whatever you put in there will be trapped by the gasket so as long as it'll hold together and not turn to dust it might just work.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-