1972 402ci Oil pan removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kevin1972C20 · 07-10-2010, 03:20 PM

I'm in the find a leak fix a leak phase of maintenance and have determined the oil pan gasket to be the problem. I have no means of removing the engine and would like some advice from the pros out there on the best technique for pan removal with the engine in place. Looks like I have about 2-3 inches clearance with the front cross member, but I have no idea if the oil pick-up or crank will be in the way.

into69z · 07-10-2010, 05:28 PM

I have the same problem with the 69. I know there is not enough clearence to just unbolt the pan and repair the gasket. I was going to use a lift up top, unbolt the engine mounts and raise it as high as possible-I think it will clear, just watch the distributor. I hope someone else has a better/easier way to fix it! good luck

Shyguy · 07-10-2010, 05:51 PM

Some people that don't have a lift, unbolt the motor mounts and jackup the engine then put blocks between the mounts to hold the engine up.

Like said above becareful of the distributor.

07-10-2010, 03:20 PM	#1
Kevin1972C20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 15	1972 402ci Oil pan removal I'm in the find a leak fix a leak phase of maintenance and have determined the oil pan gasket to be the problem. I have no means of removing the engine and would like some advice from the pros out there on the best technique for pan removal with the engine in place. Looks like I have about 2-3 inches clearance with the front cross member, but I have no idea if the oil pick-up or crank will be in the way. Attached Images __________________ -KEVIN 72 C20 402ci

07-10-2010, 05:28 PM	#2
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: 1972 402ci Oil pan removal I have the same problem with the 69. I know there is not enough clearence to just unbolt the pan and repair the gasket. I was going to use a lift up top, unbolt the engine mounts and raise it as high as possible-I think it will clear, just watch the distributor. I hope someone else has a better/easier way to fix it! good luck __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

07-10-2010, 05:51 PM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 1972 402ci Oil pan removal Some people that don't have a lift, unbolt the motor mounts and jackup the engine then put blocks between the mounts to hold the engine up. Like said above becareful of the distributor. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.



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