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steven a · 07-04-2017, 04:14 PM

I had to change oil pans so I could install an E-Z Steer on my 50 ford .. This required me to remove the 52 pan and install the 50 oil pan with 3 robs on the side . Now I'm getting a knock from the engine . gets Louder when clutch peddle is engaged .Any Ideas

V8 Bob · 07-04-2017, 07:39 PM

The '49-'51 Ford pans are smooth sided, while the '52-'53 F/M pans have 3 ribbed sides, so I think you meant you replaced your '50 pan for a later '52-'53, correct?
As for the knock, I can't think of a reason changing pans should cause this. Does the new pan completely clear the cross member and steering?

corvette8n · 07-05-2017, 07:17 AM

I've had my ring gear get cocked on the flywheel, one side of it was hitting the back of the block, got louder as I pushed in the clutch.

Ross F-1 · 07-05-2017, 11:40 AM

Did you change oil pickups?

flatheadmurre · 07-08-2017, 02:34 AM

New oilpan being warped so it hits back of flywheel ?
Oil pickup bent so it hits crank ?

chap52 · 07-08-2017, 06:45 AM

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Be logical in your approach. Deal with what you last changed first. I know you don't want to crawl under there again but you need to backtrack by first pulling that new pan. Hopefully the problem will be obvious.

As suggested, check that ring gear. Sometimes as they get older they can be knocked or nudged out of alignment with the flywheel when the starter is removed or replaced. You can tap it back into place pretty easily after yo pull the pan and starter plate. Mine did that a couple of times and when I went in to change out the clutch/PP I replaced it with a new ring gear.
Keep us posted.
Chap

40 Deluxe · 07-08-2017, 07:33 AM

Check crankshaft endplay. if it's excessive, pushing in the clutch may let the flywheel hit the pan, which may have different dimensions than the old pan. Just push in and pull out on the front pulley.

07-04-2017, 04:14 PM	#1
steven a Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springboro Ohio Posts: 49	1950 vs 1952 oil pan I had to change oil pans so I could install an E-Z Steer on my 50 ford .. This required me to remove the 52 pan and install the 50 oil pan with 3 robs on the side . Now I'm getting a knock from the engine . gets Louder when clutch peddle is engaged .Any Ideas

07-04-2017, 07:39 PM	#2
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: 1950 vs 1952 oil pan The '49-'51 Ford pans are smooth sided, while the '52-'53 F/M pans have 3 ribbed sides, so I think you meant you replaced your '50 pan for a later '52-'53, correct? As for the knock, I can't think of a reason changing pans should cause this. Does the new pan completely clear the cross member and steering?

07-05-2017, 07:17 AM	#3
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,954	Re: 1950 vs 1952 oil pan I've had my ring gear get cocked on the flywheel, one side of it was hitting the back of the block, got louder as I pushed in the clutch.

07-05-2017, 11:40 AM	#4
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: 1950 vs 1952 oil pan Did you change oil pickups? __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

07-08-2017, 02:34 AM	#5
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: 1950 vs 1952 oil pan New oilpan being warped so it hits back of flywheel ? Oil pickup bent so it hits crank ?

07-08-2017, 06:45 AM	#6
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: 1950 vs 1952 oil pan Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Be logical in your approach. Deal with what you last changed first. I know you don't want to crawl under there again but you need to backtrack by first pulling that new pan. Hopefully the problem will be obvious. As suggested, check that ring gear. Sometimes as they get older they can be knocked or nudged out of alignment with the flywheel when the starter is removed or replaced. You can tap it back into place pretty easily after yo pull the pan and starter plate. Mine did that a couple of times and when I went in to change out the clutch/PP I replaced it with a new ring gear. Keep us posted. Chap

07-08-2017, 07:33 AM	#7
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,779	Re: 1950 vs 1952 oil pan Check crankshaft endplay. if it's excessive, pushing in the clutch may let the flywheel hit the pan, which may have different dimensions than the old pan. Just push in and pull out on the front pulley.