I second the idler arm suggestion. Had to pull oil pan to get oil pump drive rod out.(Hey, I never claimed to be a master mechanic) There are also some pieces you can get that wrap around the edge of the oil pan acting like one big washer and prevent from over tightening. They serve the same purpouse as valve cover hold downs do. Hope I explained it right. I got them from a specialty place in my town but I'm sure they're out there somewhere else.
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1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;Weiand Accelerator;1.6 rockers
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