Victor Reinz 71-13856-00 Air Cleaner Mounting Gasket

OE-Style Air Cleaner Mounting Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-13856-00 is an air cleaner mounting gasket built with fiber material and a black finish for a precise seal at the air cleaner base. With a 5.000 inside diameter, 5.570 outside diameter, and 0.184 thickness, it supports a proper fit on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.

Compatible with a wide range of Ford Mustang, Ford F-100, and Mercury Cougar applications, this gasket is a direct-fit sealing solution for air cleaner mounting service. The Victor Reinz 71-13856-00 is also cross-referenced to FEL-PRO 60032 for the same application.

Key Features

• Air cleaner mounting gasket for air and fuel delivery service
• Fiber construction for sealing performance
• Black color
• 5.000 inside diameter
• 5.570 outside diameter
• 0.184 thickness
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz

Application Details

This gasket is used on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles where the air cleaner mounts to the carburetor or intake assembly. It is listed for 1962-1986 applications, including Fits 1964-1973 Ford Mustang, N/A; Fits 1963-1977 Ford F-100, N/A; and Fits 1967-1974 Mercury Cougar, N/A. Additional coverage includes Ford Bronco, Econoline, LTD, Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Montego, and related models.

What It Helps Solve

• Air leaks at the air cleaner mounting surface
• Improper sealing between the air cleaner and carburetor assembly
• Vacuum-related drivability issues caused by a poor seal
• Dust or unfiltered air entering through a worn gasket
• Service problems on older Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury air cleaner assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the mounting surfaces for warpage, carbon buildup, or old gasket residue before installation. Verify the inside diameter, outside diameter, and thickness against the original part to confirm proper alignment. For best results, install on a clean, dry surface and check fitment against the vehicle listing before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for OE-level gasket engineering and broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles. Part number 71-13856-00 is built to support accurate sealing performance for classic air cleaner mounting applications.