49 oil pan

Posted by Mike49 On 2021/1/26 21:32:00

Hi all,
I'm new to the site. Lots of good stuff, so I'm happy to have found it.
I have a 49, 2301 series with 288 engine.
I'd like to drop the oil pan. Question is whether I'll have to remove the flywheel cover. I've seen comments that it is necessary on some models.
The problem with removing the cover is there's a bolt on the end of the cover towards the trans that is hard up against a frame cross member that would be a lot of work to move. I probably couldn't do it.
I found a very good youtube video by Wesley Boyer where he has just enough room to take out that bolt and remove the cover. My car is a different set up.
Hoping someone can give some guidance. I don't want to do all the work to get that far and find out I cant get the pan off.
Thanks,
Mike