In a message dated 9/22/00 3:30:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ptegler@gouldfo.com writes:
<< Don't know about the clearances on a 1500 Midget (engine to frame)
but without pulling the engine I dropped the pan on my 1500 Spitfire
(yes the front pan bolts are a pain...getting to them.)
I loosened the mounts, jacked the motor up 1" an put a block of
wood between the mounts to keep the engine up. >>
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The oil pan on the 1500 Midget is a piece of cake to remove. No engine
jacking required. Just need a pair of pliers...er, I mean...a correct size
spanner. I replaced the pan gasket just after I got my Midget.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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