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pittdawg · 02-08-2009, 12:33 AM

I just hosed up my oil pan while trying to remove it. Yea Im a dump ass. The shop manual said to undo the motor mounts and then jack the motor up from the pan. I put a 2x4 across the pan, to help distrubute the the weight, and then let it rip. I should have stuck with my gut on this one but the shop manual couldn't be wrong... right? Well now I have crushed the oil pan, and can't find a replacement.

I have been searching online but haven't found one yet. LMC doesn't list one nor does Brothers. I have checked with the local parts store and nobody carries it. Even the junkyards in my area don't have one.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Alan's Classic · 02-08-2009, 12:37 AM

I don't know how bad it is, but I'd take it off and repair it. Just my .02 BTW welcome aboard.

pittdawg · 02-08-2009, 12:58 AM

Here it is, what do you think? I guess if I can't find another one cheap then I will try to bang it out.

joe231 · 02-08-2009, 01:00 AM

ouch!

protrash64 · 02-08-2009, 01:35 AM

If your oil pickup still fits in there, and the pan is not cracked...I would run it til you find a new one. I see str8 6's on Craiglist all the time. There are also some str8 6 performance websites.

Next time use a 2x8

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**Captainfab** · 02-08-2009, 02:15 AM

I'd just take that 2x4 on end and a hammer and pound that back out. If it cracks, just get it welded up.

Kuna Idaho must be down South? I don't see any snow in those pics....

pittdawg · 02-08-2009, 08:02 AM

Thanks, yea I probably with do some poundin.

Kuna is just south west of Boise. The pics were actually taken last September when I bought the truck. We get a little snow down here.

pittdawg · 02-12-2009, 10:28 PM

Well I finally got around to do some banging. Here is the before and after. No welding needed. I still need to fix the plug issue. Tried a self tapping plug, no dice... Then tried to tap it but the next size up is too big. So Im going to have to weld in a new nut.

CSoliz · 02-12-2009, 10:37 PM

Looks good. Has a little character now.

502tripower · 02-12-2009, 10:49 PM

Try and find an original 348 or 409 pan that has not had the sh!t beet out of it. I have fixed many. Your pan with a little bit of time could look like nothing ever happened...

pittdawg · 02-22-2009, 07:47 AM

Here a few pics of how it ended up.

I tapped out the pan nut from ½ inch to 5/8. Then I while cleaning up the pan with my grinder a little chunk of pan came off round the plug. I put the plug in and of course it leaked. Decided to weld it. You can see from the pics I’m pro with a welder but it doesn’t leak anymore. This time I borrowed a cherry picker and put it back together the right way. Had a hell of a time getting the old gasket off but its all good now.

And now there is something painted on my truck!

62 short step · 02-22-2009, 10:06 AM

Looks like it turned out good.

joe231 · 02-22-2009, 12:10 PM

nice work....
and

**Corts60** · 02-22-2009, 12:20 PM

Looks good man. Every truck needs a little character. Hell, you could probably get another half quart of oil in there now.....

02-08-2009, 12:33 AM	#1
pittdawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 31	Help! I just hosed up my oil pan while trying to remove it. Yea Im a dump ass. The shop manual said to undo the motor mounts and then jack the motor up from the pan. I put a 2x4 across the pan, to help distrubute the the weight, and then let it rip. I should have stuck with my gut on this one but the shop manual couldn't be wrong... right? Well now I have crushed the oil pan, and can't find a replacement. I have been searching online but haven't found one yet. LMC doesn't list one nor does Brothers. I have checked with the local parts store and nobody carries it. Even the junkyards in my area don't have one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images Last edited by pittdawg; 02-22-2009 at 07:33 AM.

02-08-2009, 12:37 AM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Help! I don't know how bad it is, but I'd take it off and repair it. Just my .02 BTW welcome aboard. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker" Last edited by Alan's Classic; 02-08-2009 at 12:38 AM.

02-08-2009, 12:58 AM	#3
pittdawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 31	Re: Help! Here it is, what do you think? I guess if I can't find another one cheap then I will try to bang it out. Attached Images

02-08-2009, 01:00 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Help! ouch! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-08-2009, 01:35 AM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Help! If your oil pickup still fits in there, and the pan is not cracked...I would run it til you find a new one. I see str8 6's on Craiglist all the time. There are also some str8 6 performance websites. Next time use a 2x8. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device Last edited by protrash64; 02-08-2009 at 01:35 AM. Reason: grammar

02-08-2009, 02:15 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Help! I'd just take that 2x4 on end and a hammer and pound that back out. If it cracks, just get it welded up. Kuna Idaho must be down South? I don't see any snow in those pics.... __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-08-2009, 08:02 AM	#7
pittdawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 31	Re: Help! Thanks, yea I probably with do some poundin. Kuna is just south west of Boise. The pics were actually taken last September when I bought the truck. We get a little snow down here.

02-12-2009, 10:28 PM	#8
pittdawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 31	Re: Help! Well I finally got around to do some banging. Here is the before and after. No welding needed. I still need to fix the plug issue. Tried a self tapping plug, no dice... Then tried to tap it but the next size up is too big. So Im going to have to weld in a new nut. Attached Images

02-12-2009, 10:37 PM	#9
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	Re: Help! Looks good. Has a little character now.

02-12-2009, 10:49 PM	#10
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Help! Try and find an original 348 or 409 pan that has not had the sh!t beet out of it. I have fixed many. Your pan with a little bit of time could look like nothing ever happened... __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

02-22-2009, 07:47 AM	#11
pittdawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 31	Re: Help! Here a few pics of how it ended up. I tapped out the pan nut from ½ inch to 5/8. Then I while cleaning up the pan with my grinder a little chunk of pan came off round the plug. I put the plug in and of course it leaked. Decided to weld it. You can see from the pics I’m pro with a welder but it doesn’t leak anymore. This time I borrowed a cherry picker and put it back together the right way. Had a hell of a time getting the old gasket off but its all good now. And now there is something painted on my truck! Attached Images

02-22-2009, 10:06 AM	#12
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Help! Looks like it turned out good. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

02-22-2009, 12:10 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Help! nice work.... and __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-22-2009, 12:20 PM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Help! Looks good man. Every truck needs a little character. Hell, you could probably get another half quart of oil in there now..... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)



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