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Vern1030 02-21-2024 04:39 PM

Engine pans
 

How to install engine pans on 1930 model a tudor. On top of oil pan flange on one side and top of bottom flange on frame?

CWPASADENA 02-21-2024 07:36 PM

Re: Engine pans
 

The engine pans go on the underside of the bottom frame flange and on the underside of the engine pan rail. The pan bolts attach the engine pans to the engine.

Chris W.

Canton_Model_A's 02-22-2024 09:45 AM

Re: Engine pans
 

CWPASADENA is right, did it on my 'A' last year before the Greenfield Village show. not too bad, just remember some of those 'Golf' words, you might need them putting/lining it up.

Y-Blockhead 02-22-2024 11:28 AM

Re: Engine pans
 

When I installed my engine pans way back, I tapped the holes in the frame so I didn't have to deal with installing a nut.

On the engine side I installed "fender" washers to spread out the clamping force to prevent the engine pan from cracking.

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Gene F 02-22-2024 04:52 PM

Re: Engine pans
 

I have them on my car. Some guys say they are a bother, and don't use them. I hardly ever have to pull one off. I think they just make the engine compartment look finished off.

CWPASADENA 02-23-2024 12:17 AM

Re: Engine pans
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene F (Post 2292954)
I have them on my car. Some guys say they are a bother, and don't use them. I hardly ever have to pull one off. I think they just make the engine compartment look finished off.

They not only make the engine compartment look finished, but they also perform a function.

They help keep a lot of road debris out of the engine compartment especially if you are driving on a lot of unpaved roads like they did in the day AND they help with cooling by helping to maintain a good pressure differential across the radiator core which improves air flow through the radiator.

If Henry did not think they were necessary, he never would have installed them.

I have engine pans on all my Model A's

Chris W.

rotorwrench 02-23-2024 02:13 PM

Re: Engine pans
 

They also help to augment the airflow that comes in through the radiator and exits the hood louvers and at the rear of the pans. With no pans the air doesn't exit properly making the engine compartment a heat trap.

tin man 02-28-2024 06:32 PM

Re: Engine pans
 

Yes, Helps alot with cooling


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