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01-24-2023, 09:41 PM | #21 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
I apologize for my mispelling of the title, it should ready “How many of you” I don’t know I missed that
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01-24-2023, 10:00 PM | #22 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
I can see how the mounting points would crack so I wonder about mounting them on rubber like they use on the number plates, indicators etc on motor cycles.
It's easy to make a double ended bolt for holding the sump and to attach the pans. That covers that side of them. Weld a nut on the inside of the chassis (or tap the hole) where they attach there. Put a rubber sleeve above and below the pan all held in place by a nut and washer. I'd use a Nylock nut, I think. That should leave them mounted softly enough that they won't crack.
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01-24-2023, 10:14 PM | #23 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
My ‘28 RPU does not have them they were long gone when I got it.
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01-25-2023, 07:53 AM | #24 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
I've used double ended oil pan bolts from old Chevy V-8's.Half is to hold the oil pan,and the other half was to hold battery cable brackets.I would take them from off engines in the scrap motor pile at the junkyard.
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01-25-2023, 09:38 AM | #25 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
They are on mine
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01-25-2023, 09:54 AM | #26 |
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01-25-2023, 11:08 AM | #27 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
I used to have issues with overheating. When I put the pans on I had problems with running too cold: thus, I now have a thermostat that keeps her at a nice 160 f.
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01-25-2023, 11:23 AM | #28 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
Methinks 160° is a bit low, I prefer 180°.
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01-25-2023, 11:29 AM | #29 |
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X2 on post 20.
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01-25-2023, 11:50 AM | #30 |
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Synchro, I’d buy yours but well, the shipping might be a deal breaker LoL.
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01-25-2023, 08:45 PM | #31 | |
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Pity we can't drive there ourselves to pickup stuff. In fact, we can't drive to any other country.
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01-26-2023, 11:15 AM | #32 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
I use them in my car. I prefer the look and have had no issue with them.
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01-27-2023, 02:48 AM | #33 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
Same here, tapping the frame is a "no brainer!"
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01-27-2023, 09:40 AM | #34 |
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01-27-2023, 10:17 AM | #35 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
Did Ford use pans throughout A production? I think I heard they were discontinued, then added back. True or malarkey?
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01-28-2023, 06:55 AM | #36 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
early in 1928, Ford discontinued the fan shroud.
if engine pans had no useful function, they would have been discontinued also. anything to reduce production cost. the car looks better with them installed. when I see a Model A for sale without engine pans I assume the seller does not really know what they are doing, makes the entire car just slightly suspect.
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01-31-2023, 10:10 AM | #37 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
I've never seen them on an Australian built car, I'd never even heard of them until I joined a few American based Facebook groups/forums, doesn't mean they never had on rhd model a's, I'm just saying I've never seen them
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01-31-2023, 11:49 AM | #38 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
Are they a pain? Yes. Do I use them? Absolutely!
The Model A was a well designed package, when you start changing things you upset what was laid out to be a harmonious design. The pans are a part of cooling, electrical grounding, and dirt being sucked into the carb. and more. |
01-31-2023, 03:55 PM | #39 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
One solution to the problem of fracturing fan blades is the use of plastic fans. I wonder if sturdy and squeak-free engine pans could be formed from 1/8 inch black polyethylene plastic?
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02-02-2023, 09:31 AM | #40 |
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Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?
just ordered my 2 Black powder coated ones from Snyders, should be here tomorrow, but lots of luck me puttin' them in anytime soon. the Snow has to go away first and get a tad bit warmer.
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