Re: Removing oil pan on '36 Twelve

Posted by 32model901 On 2011/1/9 13:52:51

Tom,

One "trick" I've used to remove stubborn pans, valve covers, timing chain covers, etc.

Find a small knife 2-3" long place the blade in the gap between the two parts.

GENTLY tap on the back of the knife to persuade the two parts to come apart.

Using more than on knife may be helpful. Work a little at a time and don't try and spread the parts apart all in one place.

If this model uses steel dowels to locate the pan to the crankcase there may be electrolytic corrosion between the dissimilar metals that is holding pan tight. Try some penetrating liquid, WD-40, CRC-56, Kroil, etc...

I agree with the other posts - avoid heat.

Regards,

Dave