Re: Broke down.

Posted by PackardV8 On 2008/9/29 19:45:11

The biggest problem removing the pan MITE be the lower bellhousing half. They were stuck real tite on Both of my cars and NOT due to rust. It's a HEAVY mutha and weighs about 20-25 pounds so don't let it fall on your face. Keep a long bolt in it real loose until the bellhousing comes loose.

I had to use a slide hammer and screw it into one of the verticle threaded holes on each side flange. Alternating from side to side and moving it little each time.


When the pan comes down there is JUST BARELY enuf clearence to clear the starter ring gear. Mite have to rotate the crank to clear the front c'weight on the crankshaft. Be sure all of the dirt is cleared from the top of the crossmember otherwise it mite interfere with the pan clearing the ring gear.

--=*=-- BE SURE to check dipstick/oil pump float for interference!! --=*=--

If the dipstick tube is real rusty or stubborn to remove then place a large clamp around the pan and against the dipstick tube flange to keep from breaking it out of the pan. I've taken them down withOUT removing the tube but it can be more difficlult.