Hi guys and gals, the next task I've started while my wife is out of town, is replacing the oil pan on my 302, plus it seems the perfect time to upgrade the PO's home made motor xmember and mounts. The problem I have is clearance wich is no surprise. So far I have removed the front non stock round tubular xmember,and loosened the motor mounts. Its ovious that the motor must be raised and supported while I substitute the pan and xmember. My question is this, can I raise and support by jacking and supporting either the harmonic balancer and or the transmission pan simotainiously? I could use a chain hoist, but Id rather not remove the hood as Im working alone. Ive posted pics below so you can see what I have. Any advice would as always be greatly appreceiated. http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...psc2d8e791.jpg http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...ps780c123f.jpg http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...ps763d8fc3.jpg http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3accf257.jpg http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3accf257.jpg Im sorry that all I could transfer were links.

 

Don't jack on the harmonic damper as you'll most likely damage your crank bearings. If you haven't already get the one piece Fel Pro oil pan gasket as it will make life so much easier.

 

Thanks Nathan, I do have the one piece Fel Pro gasket. Thanks for saving me un needed bearing damage. Any other safe points to jack from, Or is the hood coming off for sure?

 

You should be able to get a cherry picker under the hood, with a chain to lift points. This would be a perfect job for one of those lifting plates you bolt to the carb mounting surface on the intake manifold, if you've got one.

 

Thanks Ross I thought of that, but no way to tow one home, or get it in front of the truck of once I've got it home.The truck is pulled up close to garage wall, and on cinder blocks. I guess pulling the hood is the obvious and easiest solution. Ive pulled the hood alone B4, it just wasnt a lot of fun. I do still have the chain hoist in the rite location.

 

I've pulled my hood and replaced it by myself, no fun for sure! You could try disconnecting the spring assemblies from the hood (pull the cotter pins at the hood end), and open the hood further, it will go almost straight up. Tie it back to the ceiling of the garage (over a rafter or something). You should be able to get it open enough to drop a chain down. (Someone did this recently and posted a pic, I can't think who)

 

Jimmy, where exactly in northern California are you? If your close and need a quick hand to pull that hood I'm in the north bay area.

 

Ross thank you for your much needed encouragement, I did it just the way you described. It wasn't that bad. And jthesby, thanks so much for being willing to help. Im 180 miles n/e of you so it would have been quite a drive, but reps for great intentions. I got the hood off, and the chain hoist hooked to a 9/16 grade 8 bolt on the front of each head, so I think Im good to go for tomorrow. FTE rules.

 

Would be a bit of a haul. So your actually in Paradise. Cool, the '49 in my garage came from a buddy of mine that is up your way I believe, in Oroville.

 

Jimmy,
It sounds like you have it taken care of this already but just for information you can temporarily rest the engine on the dampner while you replace the pan. With the weight of the engine just resting on the dampner it will not harm the bearings, now if you droped the engine on the dampner that is a different story. That was the way I was showed many years ago by Ford Mechanics that moonlighted for my parents at our service station.

Good luck on your projects.

 

Yeah Oroville is about 20 miles s/w, have fun with your 49. I love these old monkey faces. Thanks again.

 

That's a nice looking oil pan. Where did you get it?

 

Thanks for that information I appreciate all help.

 

Good morning, I ordered it on line from Sumitt Racing, along with the Fel Pro One piece pan gasket.

 

Here is a pic of the gasket that has been mentioned, but not shown.