>Listers,
>
>Got major greasy this weekend, and equally frustrated. Jacked Sybill
>up, securely, and proceeded to crank out the 23 bolts holding the oil
>pan. Most came out easy, had to have husband help on two that just
>would not budge. Ok.
>
>Can't seem to get the *&$^%#@ oil pan to move one iota !!! I covered
>the entire area with various cleaners, etc. in an effort to loosen the
>hold the grime and the gasket and the gasket goop would be having.
>
>No luck.
>
>Tried wedging flat screwdrive into any crevice. Can't seem to get any
>leverage so as to not put my eye out.
>
>Tried using hammer with head wrapped in rags to move it. No luck.
>(Did tap all around, tho, and didn't hear any bits of metal)
>
>Am I missing out on a big secret here ?
>
>So, needless to say, I haven't completed the thrustwasher installation
>yet. Haven't measured precisely the end-float as of yet either, will
>complete both this week. Did however, bleed the clutch system, and have
>orderd the rebuild kits from Moss yesterday, so I can complete both of
>those this week, which will help complete diagnosis of problem.
>
>Insight welcome and sought after !
>
>Carol Zingone
Carol..........try using a big rubber mallet/hammer. Give the sucker a
couple of good whacks on the side.
Jeff.A
1967 GT6 Mk1
1975 Spitfire
1975 TR6
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