How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?

[jeepguy1948]

I apologize for my mispelling of the title, it should ready “How many of you” I don’t know I missed that

[Synchro909]

I can see how the mounting points would crack so I wonder about mounting them on rubber like they use on the number plates, indicators etc on motor cycles.
It's easy to make a double ended bolt for holding the sump and to attach the pans. That covers that side of them. Weld a nut on the inside of the chassis (or tap the hole) where they attach there. Put a rubber sleeve above and below the pan all held in place by a nut and washer. I'd use a Nylock nut, I think. That should leave them mounted softly enough that they won't crack.

[jeepguy1948]

My ‘28 RPU does not have them they were long gone when I got it.

[Keith True]

I've used double ended oil pan bolts from old Chevy V-8's.Half is to hold the oil pan,and the other half was to hold battery cable brackets.I would take them from off engines in the scrap motor pile at the junkyard.

[Aretino]

They are on mine

[Seth Swoboda]

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I think the engine bay looks naked without them. I like them on V8 Fords as well. Completes the look of the engine bay. I find that they are not a hassle. Who is taking them on and off so often?

[Gufshoz]

I used to have issues with overheating. When I put the pans on I had problems with running too cold: thus, I now have a thermostat that keeps her at a nice 160 f.

[katy]

Originally Posted by Gufshoz

I used to have issues with overheating. When I put the pans on I had problems with running too cold: thus, I now have a thermostat that keeps her at a nice 160 f.

Methinks 160° is a bit low, I prefer 180°.

[MAG]

X2 on post 20.

[jeepguy1948]

Synchro, I’d buy yours but well, the shipping might be a deal breaker LoL.

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by jeepguy1948

Synchro, I’d buy yours but well, the shipping might be a deal breaker LoL.

Shipping would make them too expensive but that's a problem we face all of the time.
Pity we can't drive there ourselves to pickup stuff. In fact, we can't drive to any other country.

[rackops]

I use them in my car. I prefer the look and have had no issue with them.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

I put them on and have no issues. The engine stays cleaner and the engine bay looks more finished. I tapped the frame holes so the bolts can be more easily installed. It makes removal and replacement a breeze.

Same here, tapping the frame is a "no brainer!"

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by CarlG

Same here, tapping the frame is a "no brainer!"

On the V8 models Ford used a cad plated self tapping screw. Pretty easy to install.

[David in San Antonio]

Did Ford use pans throughout A production? I think I heard they were discontinued, then added back. True or malarkey?

[Chris in WNC]

early in 1928, Ford discontinued the fan shroud.
if engine pans had no useful function, they would have been discontinued also.
anything to reduce production cost.

the car looks better with them installed.
when I see a Model A for sale without engine pans I assume the seller does not really know what they are doing, makes the entire car just slightly suspect.

[A model Thom]

I've never seen them on an Australian built car, I'd never even heard of them until I joined a few American based Facebook groups/forums, doesn't mean they never had on rhd model a's, I'm just saying I've never seen them

[Flathead]

Are they a pain? Yes. Do I use them? Absolutely!
The Model A was a well designed package, when you start changing things you upset what was laid out to be a harmonious design. The pans are a part of cooling, electrical grounding, and dirt being sucked into the carb. and more.

[ursus]

One solution to the problem of fracturing fan blades is the use of plastic fans. I wonder if sturdy and squeak-free engine pans could be formed from 1/8 inch black polyethylene plastic?

[Canton_Model_A's]

just ordered my 2 Black powder coated ones from Snyders, should be here tomorrow, but lots of luck me puttin' them in anytime soon. the Snow has to go away first and get a tad bit warmer.