Topic: Possible pin hole in oil pan


blarge    -- 12-09-2020 @ 4:50 PM
  My earlier post on a leak suggested a pin hole may be present in the pan. This is a Mercury with a 4 inch longer wheel base than a Ford. Will the addition clearance from the pan to tie rod allow me to remove the pan without raising the engine? Thanks Bill Large


kubes40    -- 12-10-2020 @ 6:14 AM
  Nope. Engine must be raised.

A bit of a Segway Bill: After the one and only bad experience I had with a beautiful appearing pan (it had a tiny hole) I now fill every one with water and place over tissue for an entire night.
R & R of the pan is a pain, especially on a fresh restoration.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

This message was edited by kubes40 on 12-10-20 @ 6:16 AM


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