On Monday, September 10, 2018 at 8:09:37 PM UTC-5, Steve W. wrote:
> Scott wrote:
> > Hello gents. I am in the process of doing some work and need help
> > from anyone with knowledge on these old square bodies. My grandest
> > mistake so far on this vehicle was scrimping on the installation cost
> > of my reman'd engine about 3 years ago. Ive been chasing leaks and
> > performance issues ever since! Lesson learned, note to self: Pay to
> > have it done right, or pay to have it redone.
> >
> > Currently, the process of changing a bad harmonic dampener has turned
> > into a bunch of new parts, and tools, that I didn't know I needed and
> > this job has quickly grown and I am into it for a new oil pan gasket,
> > timing cover and water pump. My question is this, if I TDC number 1,
> > Is it possible to get the oil pan off without lifting the engine?
> >
> > It seems the basic rule of thumb is to lift the engine but the cross
> > brace on the R10 looks very nicely shaped to facilitate clearance of
> > the pan. My fear is takin gout the bolts then realizing it wont come
> > off and having to put it back on just to lift the engine. Thanks!
>
> Has to be lifted because you need to drop it low enough that the pump
> pick-up will clear as the pan moves back.
>
>
> --
> Steve W.

Thanks Steve, I reckon I will be lifting it!Best regards!