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30 Closed Cab PU · 06-08-2019, 07:31 AM

If you are unfamiliar/have not previously replaced an A oil pan gasket, recommend you read up on it by searching here on Ford Barn and/or in the Les Andrews books. There are quite a few methods.

Key is knowing to use a sealer on the pan bolts since some are not blind holes and go into the motor, will leak . Do not trim the rope seals, they are long so when the pan is tightened up the rope gasket is forced into the pan groove and against the shaft.

Use a small amount of grease on the rope seal so the rope gasket does not initially "burn" from the shaft spinning on it.

Do not over torque the pan bolts causing the gasket to deform and/or causing the pan to warp. Recommended is to order/replace the pan bolt lock washers.

I prefer to apply a skim coat of an anaerobic sealer on both sides of the gasket, applied with my finger.
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Do not forget to clean out the oil pump screen and in the oil pan under the dipper tray. If you do not have one, now is a good time to swap in a magnetic oil plug.

These also come in handy for holding and aligning the gasket while putting the pan on.
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Lots of other tips/methods others may have and use.

06-08-2019, 07:31 AM	#21
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: I think I killed my starter If you are unfamiliar/have not previously replaced an A oil pan gasket, recommend you read up on it by searching here on Ford Barn and/or in the Les Andrews books. There are quite a few methods. Key is knowing to use a sealer on the pan bolts since some are not blind holes and go into the motor, will leak . Do not trim the rope seals, they are long so when the pan is tightened up the rope gasket is forced into the pan groove and against the shaft. Use a small amount of grease on the rope seal so the rope gasket does not initially "burn" from the shaft spinning on it. Do not over torque the pan bolts causing the gasket to deform and/or causing the pan to warp. Recommended is to order/replace the pan bolt lock washers. I prefer to apply a skim coat of an anaerobic sealer on both sides of the gasket, applied with my finger. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002UEONM...3920250_dpLink Do not forget to clean out the oil pump screen and in the oil pan under the dipper tray. If you do not have one, now is a good time to swap in a magnetic oil plug. These also come in handy for holding and aligning the gasket while putting the pan on. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword Lots of other tips/methods others may have and use.