06-05-2022, 01:40 PM | #1 |
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Oil pan nut
I proceeded to change the oil on my 31 model and the
bolt spun in the circular bushing. No leaks at this point but suspect I will have to drop the pan to correct this. I read there was a tool Mike's affordable sold to aid in holding the oil pump, would this be useful?
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06-05-2022, 02:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: Oil pan nut
Yes it will hold the oil pump in position. https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A6701.html All of the vendors sell them.
Might try Snyder's since they are closer to you. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/s...l+pump+holder+ DON'T use a regular bolt and many do, the hole is ⅛" pipe thread.
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06-05-2022, 05:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: Oil pan nut
#2 post Ruth has it right...the thread is 1/8" pipe thread, and it will keep the oil pump in place instead of dropping it on your head.
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06-05-2022, 08:10 PM | #4 |
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Re: Oil pan nut
I made a couple of them several years ago and they work well.. Very simple to make and cheap. You can get all you need at your local hardware store. Get a pipe plug that fits the hole (I forget the size), drill a hole through the center, thread the hole for a small machine screw. This makes the tool for maybe under 50 cents.
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Thank you for the feedback.
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06-06-2022, 08:45 PM | #7 |
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Re: Oil pan nut
Try holding the sides of the drain nut with vice grips, pull down and turn gently. Sometimes that works for spinning bolts.
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Re: Oil pan nut
What is this thread about - Oil pan nuts/oil pan bolts??? Is it the small bolts that hold the sump onto the block or maybe the drain plug?
Assuming the latter, The sump has to come off - I know. It is only soldered in (very poor) and resoldering it won't last. I have found the best solution is to use a sump from a 1928 engine with the cover plate under the oil pump. They never fail. IMO, the later ones were adopted to cut costs. No one expected any of those engines would still be in use 90+ years later.
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I had this happen. Secure an open-end wrench on the drain plug. A helper can hold it. Using a sharp-ended pin punch held at a 45 degree angle or so, tap the ferrule with a hammer in a clockwise motion. You may need to use some moxie behind the hammer. This should break the plug free and you can take it out with your fingers.
As far as fixing this scenario - A small spot of weld will work but the pan should be taken down and welded better if you have the time. I don't know what the oil pump has to do with your drain plug problem. |
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If this comment is in response to my post, the oil pump has nothing to do with the drain plug and I suggest you read my post again.
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Synchro, not referring to your post. I'm responding to the original poster #1, as he can't get the drain plug to come out of the oil pan bushing. Your post is correct too, for the dropping of the oil pan for the repair of the initial problem. He's got to get the oil out first.
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I agree, it would be nice to drain the oil first!!
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