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As a lot of you guys know, I just got my truck running and driving after 2 years of reconstruction.
Battery was dead so I went to jack the truck up to get at it and right as I got it to height the truck slipped off the jack. Thankfully I wasn’t under there setting the jack stands.
It wasn’t without damage though. The front of the oil pan (where the pump is) landed on the jack and was crushed. I’m pretty sure I need to lift the motor out again to replace the pan and oil pump. So its going to be a record for me…pulling the motor out of the same truck 5 or 6 times in one year!
You might consider draining the oil and taking a look with a bore scope type camera. If the pan isn't up to the pick-up, you might be okay. If the drain plug doesn't develop a leak.
You shouldn't have to pull the engine to drop the pan (unless you have IFS?). I tend to agree with EffieTrucker, there may not be much internal damage, but why risk it?
I'd say anytime a vehicle you are working on falls off the jack, and you are not under it, has to be considered a win! You know the drill for removing and reinstalling your engine. You'll be back up and running again with a different oil pan and pump before you know it. Recovery from an injury can be a much more drawn out process--expensive too. Unlike oil pans and pumps, many body parts are not replaceable. Wishing you the best going forward.
You might consider draining the oil and taking a look with a bore scope type camera. If the pan isn't up to the pick-up, you might be okay. If the drain plug doesn't develop a leak.
it is kinked under the drain plug and leaking. Picture doesn’t quiet capture how mashed it is.
You shouldn't have to pull the engine to drop the pan (unless you have IFS?). I tend to agree with EffieTrucker, there may not be much internal damage, but why risk it?
Unfortunately, that is one of the drawbacks of the mustang 2 ifs. The pan hugs it really tight. I’d have to lift it pretty far to get the pan out and at that point I may as well pull it and do the work on a stand.
I'd say anytime a vehicle you are working on falls off the jack, and you are not under it, has to be considered a win! You know the drill for removing and reinstalling your engine. You'll be back up and running again with a different oil pan and pump before you know it. Recovery from an injury can be a much more drawn out process--expensive too. Unlike oil pans and pumps, many body parts are not replaceable. Wishing you the best going forward.
Jim
you are absolutely right. First thing I told my wife was that I was feeling fortunate that I was following safety procedures my dad taught me decades ago.
Yeah, replace the oil pan. Fortunately, that is the front sump of a dual sump pan. The oil pump is into that sump, the pickup tube and screen travel back into the rear sump. Make certain the oil pump or pickup tube isn't damaged. Is it just the picture angle, or is the oil pan already touching, or near touching what looks like an aftermarket steering rack? If so, the motor might need to be raised a little.
Yeah, replace the oil pan. Fortunately, that is the front sump of a dual sump pan. The oil pump is into that sump, the pickup tube and screen travel back into the rear sump. Make certain the oil pump or pickup tube isn't damaged. Is it just the picture angle, or is the oil pan already touching, or near touching what looks like an aftermarket steering rack? If so, the motor might need to be raised a little.
im pretty sure the pump took all of the weight of the truck so it’s definitely getting replaced. The pan doesn’t touch the rack, it’s just the angle I took the photo.
I'd replace the pan too. Better safe than on the road sorry.
yeah, I doubt it would fit or seal well with the new pump and I wouldn’t want a crushed pan on there after all the time and money I’ve spent making the truck nice.
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