Guest Dave41 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Has anyone fitted a new oil pan gasket to a 1942 Special in-situ, what has to be done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Tedesco Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Dave, I believe your 42 will be similar to my 47 Special. I posted the same question within a thread back in June titled: "gunk removal 248 strait eight need advise" and received good tips. I'll be doing mine this fall. Here's what I was told... no need to remove any steering linkage or the exhaust down pipe. This can be done with the engine in place. When dropping the pan, You do have to turn the crank to the "right" spot to get the pan past the front journals. Get some extra pan bolts and cut the head off. Use them to help align the gasket/pan. I plan on using the Indian Head Shellac gasket cement made by Permatex. Please, anyone...chime-in if I'm mis-informed. I hope this helps.Thanks, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave41 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Frank, That's what I wanted to hear, I shouted myself the luxury of a hoist last year ,[should have 20 years ago]thanks dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Dave, I believe your 42 will be similar to my 47 Special. I posted the same question within a thread back in June titled: "gunk removal 248 strait eight need advise" and received good tips.Thread here: http://forums.aaca.org/f162/gunk-removal-248-strait-eight-need-263397.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave41 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Frank I put the Buick up on the hoist this morning, and it went as you said, the front 4 bolts are accessed through holes in the cross member that will pass a half inch socket , the next 4 I used a small ratchet and the rest are clear.When you drop the pan you can see which way to turn the crank to remove it Edited October 30, 2009 by Dave41 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Most parts stores have plastic pins that screw into the block ,and have clips to hold up both the gasket and pan. They are inexpensive, and really help They come in a set of four Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I usually tie the gasket in a few places thru the pan bolt holes just to make sure it doesn't slip out of place. Once all the bolts are loosely in place I cut the string and pull it out. I use a thin thread and if there is a couple of places I can't reach to cut the thread I just leave it there. It won't cause any problems........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Tedesco Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The Old Guy, Yes I did hear of these plastic pins/dowels. I think the're called "Easy Ups" or "Snap Ups" but have been unable to find them. A local NAPA guy told me they are included only with Fel-Pro gasket sets and not sold separately. Do you have a lead on them?Thanks, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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