Oil pan help
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Oil pan help
I have a 1982 F-250 4x4 (6.6 400) and was wondering if anyone had any advise or helpful tips for me before I drop my oil pan.
I'm noticing the gasket needs replaced and the current pan is dented from previous owner. Does the pan just unbolt and drop freely or will I be faced with dissembling other things in order to drop it and install new pan. Also debating what brand of pan to go with, the transdapt 9310 looks good.
Thanks in advance
I'm noticing the gasket needs replaced and the current pan is dented from previous owner. Does the pan just unbolt and drop freely or will I be faced with dissembling other things in order to drop it and install new pan. Also debating what brand of pan to go with, the transdapt 9310 looks good.
Thanks in advance
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The pan unbolts and drops freely - about 1 inch. And that is no where near enough room to get it off. Not even close. The only way to get it off is to raise the engine several inches. And that is a big pain. You'll have to take the exhaust off, pull the bolts holding the shroud loose, remove the bolts holding the engine mounts to the frame perches, and then jack the front of the engine up gently with a block of wood under the harmonic balancer. But go slowly so that you can observe if something starts to bind. And, when you get it high enough put blocks between the engine mounts and the perches so the engine can't fall on you.
So, unless there's a significant leak I'd consider living with it. Check the pan bolts to ensure they are snug, but they only tighten to a few inch-lbs, so don't crank down on them
So, unless there's a significant leak I'd consider living with it. Check the pan bolts to ensure they are snug, but they only tighten to a few inch-lbs, so don't crank down on them
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One guy said "If I ever need to remove the pan in the truck again I'll just pour gas on it and set it on fire." I've done it on a 351W and it wasn't fun - and the truck was on the lift in my shop. But the 351M/400 block is bigger, so it would be even tougher. Then there's the 460, like on Big Blue, and I'm pulling the engine to replace the pan.
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FYI- when I have to replace a pan gasket 9or reinstall) I use a technique from the 40's.....I take a piece of thread and loop it through the holes of the pan and gasket...it always holds the gasket in perfect position...after I get the bolts started, then I just cut the thread and slip it out.
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I did not have to raise the engine on my 78 F250 4x4 400. I lifted the front end of the truck by the axle as high as I could with my jack. I then put jack stands under the frame, removed the front tires, and let the front axle go to full droop. There was plenty of space to remove the pan after that. Not sure if the 82 is different, but may be worth checking.
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