Oil Pan

Elvis · 05-09-2006, 10:27 PM

I think that the oil pan on my '67 may be original and may be somewhat warped so I am getting some leakage around it. I ordered a Canton replacement oil pan and have a friend signed up to help me with the work. I thought it would just be a matter of removing the cross-member, starter and then replacing the pan but he says that it may be better to lift the engine. Seems like more work to do it that way. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. E.

rwhite65 · 05-10-2006, 12:01 AM

Ok, I cant say for sure on the 67, but I can tell you on mine that all I have to do is remove my front crossmember. I cant imagine the 67 is much different.
Hope this helps a little.
Ryan

Gearhead999 · 05-10-2006, 03:08 AM

On my 68 it was just remove the crossmember, starter and pull the steering out of the way. Then the pan was open to be removed.

Rev · 05-10-2006, 07:17 PM

One thing that I find a necessity when replacing the pan with the engine in the car is to use a one piece gasket. Put a little silicone sealant in the corners.

Rev

Elvis · 05-10-2006, 07:48 PM

Good point Rev. The oil pan that I ordered comes with a gasket but from the photo it appears to be 4 sections. Will I be able to pick up a one piece gasket at the usual parts places - O'Reilly, Auto Zone, etc? I want to keep this as painless as possible. Thanks. E.

rwhite65 · 05-10-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvis

Good point Rev. The oil pan that I ordered comes with a gasket but from the photo it appears to be 4 sections. Will I be able to pick up a one piece gasket at the usual parts places - O'Reilly, Auto Zone, etc? I want to keep this as painless as possible. Thanks. E.

Rev once again has added a very good piece of info and yes u can get it from any of those.
Ryan

Elvis · 05-12-2006, 06:18 PM

A question for Rev or anyone. My oil pan arrived today and yes, it came with a 4 piece Fel-Pro gasket set. As I mentioned, it is a Canton brand cadmium plated oil pan. An accompanying note states "We have found that one-piece gaskets do not seal as effectively as the four-piece style with our pans". What do you think? Should I go with the 4-piece set provided or try to get a one-piece gasket? Thanks again for your help. E.

Gearhead999 · 05-13-2006, 05:27 AM

As much as I like the one piece gaskets, I'd listen to the pan manufactore and use the 4 piece set.

Remember....why would they mention it, unless they have had a problem with the one piece. They, Canton, aren't in the gasket business.

05-09-2006, 10:27 PM	#1
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Oil Pan I think that the oil pan on my '67 may be original and may be somewhat warped so I am getting some leakage around it. I ordered a Canton replacement oil pan and have a friend signed up to help me with the work. I thought it would just be a matter of removing the cross-member, starter and then replacing the pan but he says that it may be better to lift the engine. Seems like more work to do it that way. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. E.

05-10-2006, 12:01 AM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Oil Pan Ok, I cant say for sure on the 67, but I can tell you on mine that all I have to do is remove my front crossmember. I cant imagine the 67 is much different. Hope this helps a little. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

05-10-2006, 03:08 AM	#3
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Oil Pan On my 68 it was just remove the crossmember, starter and pull the steering out of the way. Then the pan was open to be removed. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

05-10-2006, 07:17 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Oil Pan One thing that I find a necessity when replacing the pan with the engine in the car is to use a one piece gasket. Put a little silicone sealant in the corners. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

05-10-2006, 07:48 PM	#5
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Re: Oil Pan Good point Rev. The oil pan that I ordered comes with a gasket but from the photo it appears to be 4 sections. Will I be able to pick up a one piece gasket at the usual parts places - O'Reilly, Auto Zone, etc? I want to keep this as painless as possible. Thanks. E.

05-12-2006, 06:18 PM	#7
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Re: Oil Pan A question for Rev or anyone. My oil pan arrived today and yes, it came with a 4 piece Fel-Pro gasket set. As I mentioned, it is a Canton brand cadmium plated oil pan. An accompanying note states "We have found that one-piece gaskets do not seal as effectively as the four-piece style with our pans". What do you think? Should I go with the 4-piece set provided or try to get a one-piece gasket? Thanks again for your help. E.

05-13-2006, 05:27 AM	#8
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Oil Pan As much as I like the one piece gaskets, I'd listen to the pan manufactore and use the 4 piece set. Remember....why would they mention it, unless they have had a problem with the one piece. They, Canton, aren't in the gasket business. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic