The Ford Barn

sportcoupeman · 05-02-2013, 07:29 PM

On the 29 A engine oil pan front upper and lower seal or rope , are they both the same size in thickness ?

Tom Wesenberg · 05-02-2013, 07:45 PM

Yes.

fordcoupe · 05-03-2013, 06:59 AM

If you are installing new rope seals or grub seals like my dad called them soak them in oil overnite makes it easer to install them

CarlG · 05-03-2013, 10:13 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

And don't trim them, they will squeeze together.

AND -- Don't torque the pan bolts any tighter than 6 ft lbs

05-02-2013, 07:29 PM	#1
sportcoupeman Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6	1929 model A engin front pan seal On the 29 A engine oil pan front upper and lower seal or rope , are they both the same size in thickness ?

05-02-2013, 07:45 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1929 model A engin front pan seal Yes.

05-03-2013, 06:59 AM	#3
fordcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 156	Re: 1929 model A engin front pan seal If you are installing new rope seals or grub seals like my dad called them soak them in oil overnite makes it easer to install them

05-03-2013, 10:13 AM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: 1929 model A engin front pan seal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) And don't trim them, they will squeeze together. AND -- Don't torque the pan bolts any tighter than 6 ft lbs __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club