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*1FaastC10* · 04-15-2003, 06:14 PM

i pulled the trans out of my '86yesterday, because it needed replaced (no 3rd or 4th gear) and decided to start taking the AIR system off of it. upon taking the trans out, i put a jackstand under the oil pan, just like i have always done. when i let the engine down, the pan crushed right around the head of the jackstand. i've never had a problem like this before. so now, lucky me, i get to pull the motor out to replace the oil pan. why is it that every time i get a seemingly small project like this, it turns into something major? thanks for letting me vent... im going back to the garage now, hopefully things wont get worse.

bigblock73 · 04-15-2003, 06:31 PM

You can change the pan without even touching the engine...well not literaly, but you don't need to remove or even jack up the engine to do this. Done it before.

-Jeff

LOHRTBT · 04-15-2003, 06:56 PM

Seriously....you always use your oil pan for a jackstand support?? WOW. never heard of anyone doing that on purpose.

1974ChevyC10 · 04-15-2003, 07:14 PM

ive used the oil pan with a jack under it to support the engine during a tranny swap but i always use a wooden block or something similar to support the pan as well.not making fun of anyone here just offering a simple suggestion.

Tom · 04-15-2003, 08:11 PM

Yeah you dont need to pull the engine to just change the pan. Hell, the engine can sit there by itself for a few minutes un-supported while the pan is being changed. I use the pan for support while the tranny is out too, from now on I think Ill support it at the edge were its less likely to crush.

*1FaastC10* · 04-15-2003, 09:12 PM

the jackstand i was using is the same one i've always used before for this purpose, it has a flat head that is about 4" x 6". and Dave, the jackstand was just to keep the engine from rocking in the mounts while i'm working on it.

Cole's 87 · 04-15-2003, 09:17 PM

I know if I can can the oil pan gasket on my BBC with it still in the truck a small block should be a breeze.

04-15-2003, 06:14 PM	#1
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	Darn Rust Belt Crap! i pulled the trans out of my '86yesterday, because it needed replaced (no 3rd or 4th gear) and decided to start taking the AIR system off of it. upon taking the trans out, i put a jackstand under the oil pan, just like i have always done. when i let the engine down, the pan crushed right around the head of the jackstand. i've never had a problem like this before. so now, lucky me, i get to pull the motor out to replace the oil pan. why is it that every time i get a seemingly small project like this, it turns into something major? thanks for letting me vent... im going back to the garage now, hopefully things wont get worse.

04-15-2003, 06:56 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Seriously....you always use your oil pan for a jackstand support?? WOW. never heard of anyone doing that on purpose. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-15-2003, 07:14 PM	#4
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	ive used the oil pan with a jack under it to support the engine during a tranny swap but i always use a wooden block or something similar to support the pan as well.not making fun of anyone here just offering a simple suggestion. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

04-15-2003, 08:11 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Yeah you dont need to pull the engine to just change the pan. Hell, the engine can sit there by itself for a few minutes un-supported while the pan is being changed. I use the pan for support while the tranny is out too, from now on I think Ill support it at the edge were its less likely to crush. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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04-15-2003, 06:31 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	You can change the pan without even touching the engine...well not literaly, but you don't need to remove or even jack up the engine to do this. Done it before. -Jeff

04-15-2003, 09:12 PM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	the jackstand i was using is the same one i've always used before for this purpose, it has a flat head that is about 4" x 6". and Dave, the jackstand was just to keep the engine from rocking in the mounts while i'm working on it.

04-15-2003, 09:17 PM	#7
Cole's 87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 272	I know if I can can the oil pan gasket on my BBC with it still in the truck a small block should be a breeze.



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