oilpan removal while in the truck - C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock73 · 08-19-2012, 08:23 PM

Has anyone here removed the oil pan on their C10 while in the truck? Wondering if this is possible or not before I attempt.

Please let me know, thanks!

bigblock73 · 08-19-2012, 11:22 PM

I should add the engine in question is a 454...

badfarmtruck · 08-19-2012, 11:49 PM

just did a rear main seal in my c10 with a big block. pan slid out no problem

grs · 08-20-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by badfarmtruck

just did a rear main seal in my c10 with a big block. pan slid out no problem

Did you have to undo the motor mounts, and raise the engine a little bit? And did the crank get in the way. I have an 87 with a 305.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-20-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by grs

Did you have to undo the motor mounts, and raise the engine a little bit? And did the crank get in the way. I have an 87 with a 305.

years back i did the oil pump swap on a 305. We were on the floor doing this. We had to undo the motor mounts and jack up te motor and place some pieces of wood between the motor mount and the frame part to give it some clearance and everything went fine
I have no clue about the big block as i never had one in a truck

Project82 · 08-20-2012, 01:42 PM

I changed my oil pan gasket not too long ago, (went to a 1-piece rubber gasket). small block 350 though. pan slid right out after taking oil filter off, inspection cover under torque converter and just had to slightly turn the engine over. kinda tricky when your on your back, looking up having to maneuver the pan around oil pump pick-up tube and starter, but that was because i had crank scrapers on the side of the pan. I also put a new MOROSO oil pan on it cuz my So-Cal finned pan would not work with any gasket, so the new pan went up easier around the pick up tube.

My dad had a 454 in his '72 with '73 front suspension. he had to pull his oil pan a few times, never saw him use an engine hoist........

just my .02

Kris

JMurray · 08-20-2012, 03:38 PM

Just did mine a few weeks ago, I pulled dist just to be safe, undo motor and trans mounts, lift motor few inches with jack on trans and front of motor, and turn crank to get it out. With two people it would be pretty easy and quick. This was on a 82 swb GMC with 454.

08-19-2012, 08:23 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	oilpan removal while in the truck - C10 Has anyone here removed the oil pan on their C10 while in the truck? Wondering if this is possible or not before I attempt. Please let me know, thanks! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-19-2012, 11:22 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: oilpan removal while in the truck - C10 I should add the engine in question is a 454... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-19-2012, 11:49 PM	#3
badfarmtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: san jose, CA Posts: 9	Re: oilpan removal while in the truck - C10 just did a rear main seal in my c10 with a big block. pan slid out no problem

08-20-2012, 01:42 PM	#6
Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Re: oilpan removal while in the truck - C10 I changed my oil pan gasket not too long ago, (went to a 1-piece rubber gasket). small block 350 though. pan slid right out after taking oil filter off, inspection cover under torque converter and just had to slightly turn the engine over. kinda tricky when your on your back, looking up having to maneuver the pan around oil pump pick-up tube and starter, but that was because i had crank scrapers on the side of the pan. I also put a new MOROSO oil pan on it cuz my So-Cal finned pan would not work with any gasket, so the new pan went up easier around the pick up tube. My dad had a 454 in his '72 with '73 front suspension. he had to pull his oil pan a few times, never saw him use an engine hoist........ just my .02 Kris __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"

08-20-2012, 03:38 PM	#7
JMurray Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Republic MO Posts: 56	Re: oilpan removal while in the truck - C10 Just did mine a few weeks ago, I pulled dist just to be safe, undo motor and trans mounts, lift motor few inches with jack on trans and front of motor, and turn crank to get it out. With two people it would be pretty easy and quick. This was on a 82 swb GMC with 454. __________________ 82 GMC SW 2WD, 454 TH400, shaved mirrors, drip rails, tailgate, emblems. Midnight Blue, black and grey interior. Father son project in progresss.



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