sweetpotato Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 How do I get at the front oil pan bolts? Do you have to temporarily lift the front of the engine to give better clearance from the cross member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) On my '52 straight eight there are small holes in the cross member that allow you to access the pan bolts from the bottom with a socket and extension. Look around under there with a flashlight. Good luck! Edited November 21, 2012 by shadetree77 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpotato Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 On my '52 straight eight there are small holes in the cross member that allow you to access the pan bolts from the bottom with a socket and extension. Look around under there with a flashlight. Good luck! Thanks. I think I didn't spend enough time trying to get up through those holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 No problem sweet. It took me a while to find mine as well. The holes were plugged with crud and grease but once cleaned out the pan bolts are clearly visible with a light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwood Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 The old oil pan removal. If this car has been sitting for years as mine had it might have holes in the pan. The dried grunge on the bottom of the pan held the grease/oil/water in the pan. I cleaned my pan only to find it had spider holes in the bottom. Yes it was time for a new/used pan. I bought a used one off of ebay for $10-15. Getting the oil pan off is the easy part. Putting it back on and not srewing up the gasket is MO fun. There is a trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpotato Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks for the heads up oldwood. I will look for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp3141592 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hi,Getting the oil pan off is the easy part. Putting it back on and not srewing up the gasket is MO fun. There is a trick.Hmmm--would that trick involve sewing thread? :confused:--Tom <!-- google_ad_section_end --> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpotato Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hi, Hmmm--would that trick involve sewing thread? :confused: --Tom <!-- google_ad_section_end --> Been there, done that. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwood Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I've never heard of thread except on sealing the case halves on a volkswagon engine. They make a plastic device that screws into the oil pan bolt holes. Then goes the gasket and the the oil pan. The plasic studs hold the gst. and oil pan till you get other bolts started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Been there, done that. BobDid that all the time back in the '50s. Thought EVERYBODY did. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 For all gaskets excluding head gaskets, glue the gasket to one surface with weatherstrip cement and install. In this case glue the gasket to the pan. Install dry or use sealant of choice. Never apply slickery sealant to both surfaces --- the gasket will be squeezed out of place during installation. Another trick is to make you own gasket and punch the bolt holes undersized so that the gasket will hold the bolts in place as well as the bolts holding the gasket in place...this would work well for those bolts that are accessed through the frame.After R&R the pan on my 55 for the 4th time I could replace in a few minutes using a combination of glue and undersized bolt holes along with a butterfly impact (nobody should have that much practice).Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Alright, I'll bite. What is a butterfly impact? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp3141592 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Hi,I've never heard of thread except on sealing the case halves on a volkswagon engine. They make a plastic device that screws into the oil pan bolt holes. Then goes the gasket and the the oil pan. The plasic studs hold the gst. and oil pan till you get other bolts started.Do you have a product name and/or souce for these devices? My auto parts store guy just gave me a blank look.Thanks,--Tom<!-- google_ad_section_end --> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Alright, I'll bite. What is a butterfly impact? BenCraftsman 3/8 in. Butterfly Impact Wrench - Tools - Air Compressors & Air Tools - Impact Wrenchesothers out there...handy tool that everyone should have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Alright, I'll bite. What is a butterfly impact? BenWhen a butterfly hits your windshield directly in your sight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwood Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'll post a pic tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Craftsman 3/8 in. Butterfly Impact Wrench - Tools - Air Compressors & Air Tools - Impact Wrenchesothers out there...handy tool that everyone should have. Thanks, Willie. I need one of those. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 When a butterfly hits your windshield directly in your sight line. LOL;). Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwood Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here is what I used. They came in a gst set for a chevrolet or something. My buddy gave me some and I can send them to you if you can't find any. Take this pic with you and see if they can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpotato Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Thanks Oldwood. I have seen those before. Never used them though. When I get to that point I may be contacting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chevy_dude97 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I second old-tank, they make gasket sealer just for this reason. The plastic deals are good when access is granted to them but would not work(atleast easily) with the front holes. And the butterfly is the only choice when it comes to pan removal... makes life so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwood Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 You do not use these on the front holes. You use these in the middle towards the back. I did use sealant on the gasket and put them up together. You have to be careful when your sliding the pan over the cross member. These blue platic devices just hold the pan in place while your starting bolts and don't have enogh hands. These devices helped me and my OP didn't leak. Any air ratchet will remove OP bolts. If you don't own air ratchets the butter-fly would be a nice one to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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