Any one have any hints or tips on changing out my oil pan gaskets on a 235 engine before I start it? I am assuming it is a standard change out. Any recommendations on sealant?
Oil Pan Service Notes I prefer Victor brand gaskets over Fel Pro . NAPA sells Victor but you can get them @ other FLAPS cheaper under the Victor brand . Sorry , my catalog is locked up in the shop..... I don't like sealant , if the end pieces are slipping & giving you difficulties , use some GaskaCinch glue to tack them in place . if the counterman doesn't know what Gaskacinch is , find the old timer and ask him for " skirts up b*tch " he'll laugh and get you the can, you'll see why I call it that by the label . Wire brush both surfaces 100 % ~ you might not feel those tiny black bits on the pan's lip but they'll leak badly just the same . putty knife is good too . Look along the edge of the pan , the holes might be slightly pooched up from previous over tightening , use a ball pien hammer to dress them back down again , use the _BALL_ end of the hammer and support the lip on some long wood so you don't warp it from hammering . hold the pan up with one hand whilst you insert a screw at each corner a few turns , then install all the rest of the screws loosly and finally tighten them down working from the center sides to the ends.... You're supposed to use " Stove Bolts " to attach the oil pan , those are the slotted screws with wide , oversized heads and yes , they're still being made right here in the good old U.S. of A. ~ I get mine from the valve chest of junker 235's I find buried in the greasy mud in older junkyards ~ the clean up nice . I'm sure I prolly forgot a step so chime in guys ! (MMMM frsh , jicy & hot 'Burgers off the grille.....) LIFE IS GOOD !
oil pan question Thanks for your for your responce, it was just what I wanted. Some one who has been there and figure out the right way to do it the first time. I'm new to the forum so hope I'm using it right. Not sure what all smiles are about yet so will stay away.
You're entirely welcome , this is a freindly board so chime right in . The smileys are called ' Emoticons ' and can be used as one desires , I had a GREAT day yesterday and so was feeling happy . ignore 'em if you don't like 'em , Remember to sign your name or " handle " to each post , you can set it up so it'll do it automatically .
Ha Docutt Welcome aboard. You have already found the wisdom of Nate. He is the go to guy for a bunch of us in the group. Feel free to post anything & evrything. Just don't have a thick skin. Heck we even give out cooking lessons with our own Andy. No question too dumb or looked down at. We are all still learn each & every day.
