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Scott De Shields · 08-15-2011, 10:29 AM

When my engine was built I went with the truck pan with the big oil hole and bracket on the back of the pan. After the engine was installed in my 40 I found out the later starter plate could not be installed until I removed the bracket. I carefully tried to remove the bottom part of the truck plate from the oil pan but upon removing a stubborn spotweld opened a 1/8" hole in the pan. Luckily the hole is close to the big inspection cover on the pan. I do not want to remove the pan to repair the hole; what is the best way to go? Can I carefully wireweld the hole or should I braze or solder it. Thought about JB weld but not sure it will work. Looking for opinions.

08-15-2011, 10:29 AM	#1
Scott De Shields Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Monica CA Posts: 157	Oil Pan Fix When my engine was built I went with the truck pan with the big oil hole and bracket on the back of the pan. After the engine was installed in my 40 I found out the later starter plate could not be installed until I removed the bracket. I carefully tried to remove the bottom part of the truck plate from the oil pan but upon removing a stubborn spotweld opened a 1/8" hole in the pan. Luckily the hole is close to the big inspection cover on the pan. I do not want to remove the pan to repair the hole; what is the best way to go? Can I carefully wireweld the hole or should I braze or solder it. Thought about JB weld but not sure it will work. Looking for opinions.