02-21-2024, 04:39 PM | #1 |
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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?
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02-21-2024, 07:36 PM | #2 |
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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.
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02-22-2024, 09:45 AM | #3 |
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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.
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02-22-2024, 11:28 AM | #4 |
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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 |
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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.
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02-23-2024, 12:17 AM | #6 | |
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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. |
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02-23-2024, 02:13 PM | #7 |
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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.
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02-28-2024, 06:32 PM | #8 |
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Re: Engine pans
Yes, Helps alot with cooling
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