Oil Pan Gasket Replacement

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   Anyone have a good procedure for replacing the oil pan gasket. Got under it today and couldn't reach all of the bolts with the Frame right below the middle of the pan. I'm sure I could get it out by removing the fan shroud and a couple of tubes and but I can't get to some of the bolts.

Help

GPapaKim

P.S. for whoever asked. I am in Maricopa, AZ. About 20 minutes south of Phoenix west of the I10.

Edited by GPapaKim - 31-May-2018 at 5:32PM

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GPapaKim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 29-May-2018 Location: AZ Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote GPapaKim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Posted: 31-May-2018 at 5:30PM
	Anyone have a good procedure for replacing the oil pan gasket. Got under it today and couldn't reach all of the bolts with the Frame right below the middle of the pan. I'm sure I could get it out by removing the fan shroud and a couple of tubes and but I can't get to some of the bolts. Help GPapaKim P.S. for whoever asked. I am in Maricopa, AZ. About 20 minutes south of Phoenix west of the I10. Edited by GPapaKim - 31-May-2018 at 5:32PM

handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3946	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-June-2018 at 8:12AM
	If you don't have room to scrape the old one off of the pan and block, I would just remove the fan shroud and motor mount bolts. Then carefully jack the engine up enough to put some hardwood spacers between the frame and motor mounts. There should be enough room. And you may need to customize a 7/16 socket and combo wrench. We had to make tools work quite often at Aamco and sometimes all the bolts never made it back into those areas. I wouldn't advise leaving out any pan bolts. And like valve covers, a ball peen hammer was handy when it came to putting a little low spot on the mating surface for extra "pull" when tightening the pan or cover down. I realize the hammer won't work in this case but is something to keep in mind for another day. Are the gaskets still cork? Haven't put a pan on since 1981. Edited by handsofstone - 06-June-2018 at 8:13AM

Big Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25-August-2013 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 4194	Post Options Post Reply Quote Big Bird Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 06-June-2018 at 9:49AM
	Fan shroud out. Raise engine until it hits tunnel. shim at mounts to support remove starter unbolt pan and drop to crossmember unbolt oil pickup, drop into pan weasel pan past crank throws remove old gaskets and clean flanges put pan back under engine reinstall pickup attach pan gasket to pan flange with dental floss thru holes start all pan bolts remove dental floss tighten bolts reinstall starter and lower engine fill engine with oil (Very important)
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handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3946	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-June-2018 at 9:52AM
	Excellent! Hope I never have to do it. And you have the added bonus of being able to tap each hole down with a ball peen. Edited by handsofstone - 06-June-2018 at 9:54AM

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-June-2018 at 10:27AM
	i'd find a way to snug it down with 1/4" drive and extensions / universals before doing it in the car remove the engine mount bolts and lift it up if you have to, pulling the motor out and doing a complete re-seal is the Easy Way because you won't be chasing the next leak in the car next week heck i'd break the engine down and do the head gaskets valve stem seals, freeze plugs, timing set & front trans seal ... then re-assemble with a complete gasket set take the fix or repair daily out of owning a Ford ;) Edited by Rockatansky - 06-June-2018 at 10:31AM
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handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3946	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-June-2018 at 11:04AM
	You forgot the rope seal.

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-June-2018 at 12:53PM
	update to neoprene, it's in the gasket set
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