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Vern1030 · 02-21-2024, 04:39 PM

How to install engine pans on 1930 model a tudor. On top of oil pan flange on one side and top of bottom flange on frame?

CWPASADENA · 02-21-2024, 07:36 PM

The engine pans go on the underside of the bottom frame flange and on the underside of the engine pan rail. The pan bolts attach the engine pans to the engine.

Chris W.

Canton_Model_A's · 02-22-2024, 09:45 AM

CWPASADENA is right, did it on my 'A' last year before the Greenfield Village show. not too bad, just remember some of those 'Golf' words, you might need them putting/lining it up.

Y-Blockhead · 02-22-2024, 11:28 AM

When I installed my engine pans way back, I tapped the holes in the frame so I didn't have to deal with installing a nut.

On the engine side I installed "fender" washers to spread out the clamping force to prevent the engine pan from cracking.

Gene F · 02-22-2024, 04:52 PM

I have them on my car. Some guys say they are a bother, and don't use them. I hardly ever have to pull one off. I think they just make the engine compartment look finished off.

CWPASADENA · 02-23-2024, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene F

I have them on my car. Some guys say they are a bother, and don't use them. I hardly ever have to pull one off. I think they just make the engine compartment look finished off.

They not only make the engine compartment look finished, but they also perform a function.

They help keep a lot of road debris out of the engine compartment especially if you are driving on a lot of unpaved roads like they did in the day AND they help with cooling by helping to maintain a good pressure differential across the radiator core which improves air flow through the radiator.

If Henry did not think they were necessary, he never would have installed them.

I have engine pans on all my Model A's

Chris W.

rotorwrench · 02-23-2024, 02:13 PM

They also help to augment the airflow that comes in through the radiator and exits the hood louvers and at the rear of the pans. With no pans the air doesn't exit properly making the engine compartment a heat trap.

tin man · 02-28-2024, 06:32 PM

Yes, Helps alot with cooling

02-21-2024, 04:39 PM	#1
Vern1030 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 15	Engine pans How to install engine pans on 1930 model a tudor. On top of oil pan flange on one side and top of bottom flange on frame?

02-21-2024, 07:36 PM	#2
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,885	Re: Engine pans The engine pans go on the underside of the bottom frame flange and on the underside of the engine pan rail. The pan bolts attach the engine pans to the engine. Chris W.

02-22-2024, 09:45 AM	#3
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 118	Re: Engine pans CWPASADENA is right, did it on my 'A' last year before the Greenfield Village show. not too bad, just remember some of those 'Golf' words, you might need them putting/lining it up. __________________ --------------------------------------- 1929 Model A Tudor "Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution" Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Motor City A's Club

02-22-2024, 11:28 AM	#4
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Engine pans When I installed my engine pans way back, I tapped the holes in the frame so I didn't have to deal with installing a nut. On the engine side I installed "fender" washers to spread out the clamping force to prevent the engine pan from cracking.

02-22-2024, 04:52 PM	#5
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: Engine pans I have them on my car. Some guys say they are a bother, and don't use them. I hardly ever have to pull one off. I think they just make the engine compartment look finished off.

02-23-2024, 02:13 PM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Engine pans They also help to augment the airflow that comes in through the radiator and exits the hood louvers and at the rear of the pans. With no pans the air doesn't exit properly making the engine compartment a heat trap.

02-28-2024, 06:32 PM	#8
tin man Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 10	Re: Engine pans Yes, Helps alot with cooling