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GordonC · 02-28-2018, 09:10 AM

Assuming this is a flathead V8?? From what I have seen there shouldn't be any interference from the crank in any position as the throw of the crank is inside the block/pan rails and the pan sits on the top edge of the rails. I have pulled off more than a couple of oil pans and all just came straight up off the block. Did have to pry a couple around the edges to get them loosened up.

02-28-2018, 09:10 AM	#3
GordonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 201	Re: Position of pistons to take out oil pan on 1950 8BA Assuming this is a flathead V8?? From what I have seen there shouldn't be any interference from the crank in any position as the throw of the crank is inside the block/pan rails and the pan sits on the top edge of the rails. I have pulled off more than a couple of oil pans and all just came straight up off the block. Did have to pry a couple around the edges to get them loosened up.