Studebaker JL Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I just bought a 1941 Commander and noticed the previous owner had used JB weld on and around the drain plug. It was slipping and leaking. Currently it actually leaks very little but wanted to correct this. So have a couple of questions. First, can the oil pan be removed while the engine is still in the car or by tilting the engine up a few inches to clear the pan? Second, are there any used pans around? And will oil pans from different engines and year models fit. If I can't find a good used pan I'm willing to try welding the damaged unit. Thanks J.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Ash Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Standard oil pan part number is 199300, fits 1936-42 Dictator/Commander 6-cylinder engines, uses 3/4-16 plug (p/n 510080). Gasket is 186710. You may have an easy way out! The Studebaker International catalog shows their part 801171 as an oversize and self-tapping oil drain plug with gasket, about $5.50, should solve your problem. Worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker JL Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Gary_Ash said: Standard oil pan part number is 199300, fits 1936-42 Dictator/Commander 6-cylinder engines, uses 3/4-16 plug (p/n 510080). Gasket is 186710. You may have an easy way out! The Studebaker International catalog shows their part 801171 as an oversize and self-tapping oil drain plug with gasket, about $5.50, should solve your problem. Worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker JL Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Studebaker JL said: Thanks Gary! I will order one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker1965 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 What tires are on the car? They look cool! I’ve been looking for a similar set with original style tread for my 37. nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker JL Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 16 hours ago, Studebaker1965 said: What tires are on the car? They look cool! I’ve been looking for a similar set with original style tread for my 37. nate Hello Nate. They were on the car when I bought it. I'm heading out to the shop today and will take a look at them and pass it on. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker JL Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 22 hours ago, Studebaker1965 said: What tires are on the car? They look cool! I’ve been looking for a similar set with original style tread for my 37. nate Nate the tires are Trans Rib 6.50-16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker1965 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Thanks I’ll check them out. Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John DePrey Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Nice delux tone Land Cruiser! just like my first car, about same color too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvonada Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nice car! If you do drop the pan realize it that the oil pan gasket is a huge PITA on an engine stand. I can't imagine doing it in the car. If you do remove the pan any competent welder should be able to weld a new boss in there. Or use the self-tapping plug. Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John DePrey Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 15 hours ago, nvonada said: Nice car! If you do drop the pan realize it that the oil pan gasket is a huge PITA on an engine stand. I can't imagine doing it in the car. If you do remove the pan any competent welder should be able to weld a new boss in there. Or use the self-tapping plug. Nathan The shop manual says to remove and clean the pan out yearly... can you imagine?? That was before detergent oils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvonada Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I can imagine but I don't have to . This was my pan. The sludge was 1/2" thick... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker JL Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 7:01 AM, nvonada said: Nice car! If you do drop the pan realize it that the oil pan gasket is a huge PITA on an engine stand. I can't imagine doing it in the car. If you do remove the pan any competent welder should be able to weld a new boss in there. Or use the self-tapping plug. Nathan Thanks Nathan. From what you and others have advised I think removing the engine will be the way to go. In the meantime I've bought a pump used in the marine industry and sucked most but not all the oil out. I plan on working on the car this winter when the roads are being salted. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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