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CEE1NG_RED · 07-15-2012, 03:02 PM

Hello.
I had swapped my old defective pan for a Derale pan, but I cannot screw the three bolts facing the rear. The bed frame and the cooling ports does not allow me to use my regular/basic tools to screw the bolts. I can't even use a simple wrench either!! Are there joints or some special tools needed that I can use to screw the three bolts from the rear.

Also, what is the torque specs on torquing the screws to the pan, 10#s? 20#s?? I have not tightened the other bolts, just enough where it is snugged so dirt and particles does not enter the pan. Please help, I haven't ran the truck in a few months and I miss cruising in it!!

Here's some pics to help illustrate my situation. Thanks!!

07-15-2012, 03:02 PM	#1
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	NEED help and ideas/options on installing my Derale trans. pan!!! Hello. I had swapped my old defective pan for a Derale pan, but I cannot screw the three bolts facing the rear. The bed frame and the cooling ports does not allow me to use my regular/basic tools to screw the bolts. I can't even use a simple wrench either!! Are there joints or some special tools needed that I can use to screw the three bolts from the rear. Also, what is the torque specs on torquing the screws to the pan, 10#s? 20#s?? I have not tightened the other bolts, just enough where it is snugged so dirt and particles does not enter the pan. Please help, I haven't ran the truck in a few months and I miss cruising in it!! Here's some pics to help illustrate my situation. Thanks!! Attached Images __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver)