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V4F · 02-09-2015, 03:48 PM

1931 model "A" motor . I have an oil pan snivel (leak) . ive had the pan off several times but still leaks . have another pan coming . which pan gasket are most of you having good luck with ? any ideas appreciated ... steve

Brentwood Bob · 02-09-2015, 04:04 PM

engine pan flange needs to be flat. I use cork that I soak in water, then spray paint with aluminum paint.
There are threads(previous discussions) on installing the pan.
no torque wrench, snug is good. If you squeeze out the gasket you distorted it, and it will respond by probably leaking.
the original pan bolts will fracture if too tight.
I use pieces of cotten butcher string to hold the gasket in the correct position to install. put the front end on good, strong engine stands so you can swing the front wheels from side to side to access the front bolts.
I have a little extra trouble installing the flywheel inspection plate.
Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 02-09-2015, 07:02 PM

Is the drain plug leaking? Are there pin holes in the pan?
Both can be soldered, brazed, or welded.

Mike V. Florida · 02-09-2015, 11:51 PM

Old style cork not the new rubberized one. If you insist on using the rubberized one READ THE DIRECTIONS several times. Very little torque on the bolts is needed.

V4F · 02-10-2015, 03:27 PM

the rear of my old pan was sharp & cutting the cork . another pan on the way . thanks much to all ....... steve

Tiny · 02-10-2015, 05:24 PM

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V4F · 02-10-2015, 11:18 PM

that is really cool . thank you for your help ............ steve

Chuck Sea/Tac · 02-11-2015, 12:02 AM

The guy who came up with this and who's hands are in the picture, is the person that built my engine. Including the babbit. It took a while, but it's a hell of an engine. ( not the writer)

V4F · 02-11-2015, 09:11 AM

thanks chuck ............ steve

FrankWest · 02-11-2015, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiny

http://www.sacramentocapitolas.org/s...et-Article.pdf
This worked for me

This worked for me too...
Thanks Tiny.....
Also
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Arlyn Bieber · 02-11-2015, 10:43 AM

Forget the gaskets, use RTV

Tiny · 02-11-2015, 12:41 PM

No problem Steve. I'm always happy to share.

02-09-2015, 03:48 PM	#1
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	oil pan problems 1931 model "A" motor . I have an oil pan snivel (leak) . ive had the pan off several times but still leaks . have another pan coming . which pan gasket are most of you having good luck with ? any ideas appreciated ... steve __________________ V4f

02-09-2015, 04:04 PM	#2
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,420	Re: oil pan problems engine pan flange needs to be flat. I use cork that I soak in water, then spray paint with aluminum paint. There are threads(previous discussions) on installing the pan. no torque wrench, snug is good. If you squeeze out the gasket you distorted it, and it will respond by probably leaking. the original pan bolts will fracture if too tight. I use pieces of cotten butcher string to hold the gasket in the correct position to install. put the front end on good, strong engine stands so you can swing the front wheels from side to side to access the front bolts. I have a little extra trouble installing the flywheel inspection plate. Bob

02-09-2015, 07:02 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: oil pan problems Is the drain plug leaking? Are there pin holes in the pan? Both can be soldered, brazed, or welded.

02-09-2015, 11:51 PM	#4
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: oil pan problems Old style cork not the new rubberized one. If you insist on using the rubberized one READ THE DIRECTIONS several times. Very little torque on the bolts is needed. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

02-10-2015, 03:27 PM	#5
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: oil pan problems the rear of my old pan was sharp & cutting the cork . another pan on the way . thanks much to all ....... steve __________________ V4f

02-10-2015, 05:24 PM	#6
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: oil pan problems Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) http://www.sacramentocapitolas.org/s...et-Article.pdf This worked for me __________________ Blackwall Panthers Nor Cal chapter

02-10-2015, 11:18 PM	#7
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: oil pan problems that is really cool . thank you for your help ............ steve __________________ V4f

02-11-2015, 12:02 AM	#8
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,411	Re: oil pan problems The guy who came up with this and who's hands are in the picture, is the person that built my engine. Including the babbit. It took a while, but it's a hell of an engine. ( not the writer)

02-11-2015, 09:11 AM	#9
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: oil pan problems thanks chuck ............ steve __________________ V4f

02-11-2015, 10:43 AM	#11
Arlyn Bieber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 182	Re: oil pan problems Forget the gaskets, use RTV

02-11-2015, 12:41 PM	#12
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: oil pan problems No problem Steve. I'm always happy to share. __________________ Blackwall Panthers Nor Cal chapter