Advertisements Due to various reasons, it’s taken quite a while to get the oil pan reinstalled. Sadly with victory in sight, I now have a bad oil leak on the left front side of the engine as you look at… Read More ›
Oil Pan
Oil Pan Saga Continues
Advertisements Still working on the oil pan, and have been having a real issue getting it relocated. It would appear that there has been a long standing issue with the front engine mounting, (and possibly others), that has caused the… Read More ›
Parts Quality
Advertisements My new parts for the oil pan job arrived today and I was stunned by the difference in quality between the oil pan gasket sets from the different suppliers. Here is the latest arrival, if you look back a… Read More ›
And another thing…
Advertisements Just about to put the sump back on when I decided to double check the oil return pipe which I had found in the oil pan when we removed it. The pipe has damaged threads, doesn’t look like an… Read More ›
More Oil Pan Activity (Yes it was too green!)
Advertisements Yes I think the pan was too green so I went for black, I think you’ll agree it looks a darn sight better? 
More Oil Pan Activity (Too Green? :))
Advertisements The weather allowed some more oil pan work today: Wire brushed the loose paint and rust POR-15 Surface Prep was applied Wash & dry Apply first coat Ford Engine Green VHT paint Too green!! Rethink?
Dent in the Oil Pan
Advertisements Whilst I was cleaning up the oil pan I noticed a nasty little dent in the bottom. No sign that it’s been leaking, so I think I’ll take a chance on it. Famous last words!
Break in the Weather
Advertisements Just for a change the wind and rain subsided for the evening, so the oil pan and associated parts got cleaned. Went old school and used paraffin which took me back to the old days somewhat
Oil Pan Update
Advertisements Still working on the oil pan, got the oil gallery slotted plug out of the block without too much drama and inserted the oil pump retainer tool ready for re installation of the oil pan. Bought some paraffin today… Read More ›
Removing Model A Oil Pan Baffle/Dipper Pan & Cleaning
Advertisements I’ve had a good read and check on the forums about how to remove the oil pan baffle on the Model A. This is the method I chose, maybe not the best, but it worked OK for me