The Ford Barn

Reconnoiter · 03-08-2018, 11:55 AM

Before I finish restoring these, I have a quick question...does the left (drivers side) pan get bolted in and then just "hang" out there? Or is it supposed to wedge against or touch the oil pan/rail in any way? Seems like it would have a lot of flex when driving, maybe that's why so many pans have cracked bolt holes?

rockfla · 03-08-2018, 11:57 AM

They bolt to the frame, never touch the engine!! Once they are bolted in they are really quite stable. There is usually a good 1/4" gap (or more) between the pans and the engine to allow for vibration and such of the engine.

Reconnoiter · 03-08-2018, 12:15 PM

Thanks! Appreciate the guidance that puts me at ease...

Terry,OH · 03-08-2018, 12:42 PM

NICE set of pans! Am wondering if the RH pan has D-Nuts for attachment? There seem to be several variations. Most of the 33-34 RH pans, I have seen, do not have D-Nuts and use bolts and additional nuts for installation. I have a 33 RH pan that does have D-Nuts.

Reconnoiter · 03-08-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry,OH

NICE set of pans! Am wondering if the RH pan has D-Nuts for attachment? There seem to be several variations. Most of the 33-34 RH pans, I have seen, do not have D-Nuts and use bolts and additional nuts for installation. I have a 33 RH pan that does have D-Nuts.

Thanks, mine does have the D-nuts on the right one. Sure makes it a lot easier to install, still had to remove the y-pipe to get it in there though.

rockfla · 03-08-2018, 02:26 PM

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Looks good....glad to see your attention to detail.....Engine tins have been my pet peeve, I.m always amazed at how many nicely done cars are shown with out engine tins....When I see a car that has them, I always feel the owner has done his homework. Now, you want "HARD TO FIND", try finding them for a Right Hand Drive Early Ford V8. It only took me 25+ years to find a set for our 35 Ute.

DavidG · 03-08-2018, 02:53 PM

Terry,

Following on our earlier exchange, these are a nicely matched set of authentic '34 pans. The 3 versus 4 rib assertion would seem to apply only to very early '33 LHD left side pans and not their later counterparts (both the '33 and all of the '34 LHD versions).

Graham Freeman · 03-08-2018, 10:17 PM

I have 3 rhd 33/34 LH side pans, 1 x 33 & 2 x 34 all have 'D' nuts.
Also have a RH side for rhd has no 'D' nuts.

03-08-2018, 11:57 AM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,950	Re: 34 Engine Splash Pan Installation They bolt to the frame, never touch the engine!! Once they are bolted in they are really quite stable. There is usually a good 1/4" gap (or more) between the pans and the engine to allow for vibration and such of the engine.

03-08-2018, 12:15 PM	#3
Reconnoiter Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 43	Re: 34 Engine Splash Pan Installation Thanks! Appreciate the guidance that puts me at ease...

03-08-2018, 12:42 PM	#4
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,750	Re: 34 Engine Splash Pan Installation NICE set of pans! Am wondering if the RH pan has D-Nuts for attachment? There seem to be several variations. Most of the 33-34 RH pans, I have seen, do not have D-Nuts and use bolts and additional nuts for installation. I have a 33 RH pan that does have D-Nuts.

03-08-2018, 02:26 PM	#6
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,950	Re: 34 Engine Splash Pan Installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks good....glad to see your attention to detail.....Engine tins have been my pet peeve, I.m always amazed at how many nicely done cars are shown with out engine tins....When I see a car that has them, I always feel the owner has done his homework. Now, you want "HARD TO FIND", try finding them for a Right Hand Drive Early Ford V8. It only took me 25+ years to find a set for our 35 Ute.

03-08-2018, 02:53 PM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 34 Engine Splash Pan Installation Terry, Following on our earlier exchange, these are a nicely matched set of authentic '34 pans. The 3 versus 4 rib assertion would seem to apply only to very early '33 LHD left side pans and not their later counterparts (both the '33 and all of the '34 LHD versions).

03-08-2018, 10:17 PM	#8
Graham Freeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 298	Re: 34 Engine Splash Pan Installation I have 3 rhd 33/34 LH side pans, 1 x 33 & 2 x 34 all have 'D' nuts. Also have a RH side for rhd has no 'D' nuts.