Engine Oil Pan Removal, etc.

Posted by CCR On 2024/6/28 21:47:24

I have been slowing disassembling my one 39 Six with a primary goal to salvage the OD to add to my survivor that lacks OD. I am at the point of getting close to pulling the engine and guessing I am needing some guidance on order of next steps since my last step I seem to be hung up, perhaps literally. I was looking to remove the oil pan but I don't know if I am unable due to needing to do something else first or some technique. I have the OD transmission cover off and the oil pan is totally unbolted. I have not pulled the cam shaft and between that and the steering sway bar I can't seem to get it out. The engine is locked up so I can turn the shaft.

Is the issue that I am prematurely trying to get the oil pan out? Do I need to pull the shaft out first? Have a second person negotiating the steering to negotiate it out? Or something else? I assumed the oil pan could be taken off without more but maybe that's where I began my mistake.

Tips, setting me straight on poor assumptions, all are appreciated.