[Shotimes] RE: Rod bearings again -- oil pan removal

[Eric Keller]

Bruce,
I just did that 2 weeks ago.  The pan should move a
little when you pull on it because the rtv stretches. 
I figure you haven't removed the impossible nut back
near the clutch.  Once you are sure you have all the
nuts and bolts off, there are little things that jut
out from the top of the oil pan.  These are all near a
flat surface on the bottom of the block, perfectly
located to pry with.  

I couldn't get mine off by pulling either.  

Maybe you should count the nuts and bolts and get back
to us.  You really don't want to break the oil pan.
I used to make fun of the aircraft mechanics I worked
with that broke the tail off of a c-130 instead of
removing that last bolt.  Since I started working on
the sho, it's still a funny story, just not as funny
as it used to be.
Eric




Bruce Malachuk wrote:


Ok next question. How the heck do I get the oil pan to
drop. I was just
holding 90% of my weight from iut and it won't budge.
And I am 110% 
sure
that I have all the bolts and nuts off it. Any
specific way of doing 
it?
I can call one of you if you find it would be easier
to tell me over 
the
phone, I love unlimited long distance calling. 

Bruce Malachuk



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