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harryc · 03-02-2017, 10:05 AM

Does anyone by chance happen to know if the oil pan janitor as sold by various A parts houses will work if you have a v8 transmission with the adaptor flywheel housing on a model A ? Thanks

H. L. Chauvin · 03-03-2017, 12:22 AM

Hi Harry,

After witnessing over 12 hours with no responses to your question, I decided to break the ice and offer just one (1) possible way to obtain a correct answer to your question; e.g., it can never hurt to call the parts houses that offer these oil pan janitors, and while asking, give details and dimensions of what you actually have.

Usually after breaking the ice with one (1) simple response, appears a few people get ferocious ants in their pants which encourages their brains to shift into gear where, they immediately begin to offer very wonderful and helpful suggestions.

cradlescyth · 03-03-2017, 05:30 AM

Not so much an answer, but question.

What is an "Oil pan Janitor"

Sorry just never heard of it.

Ed Saniewski · 03-03-2017, 05:45 AM

The one that I have from years ago is a lot longer then the picture of the Snyder unit. I would have to dig it out to measure it.

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/rear-main-janitor

cradlescyth · 03-03-2017, 08:53 AM

Ed

Thanks for link.

JBill · 03-03-2017, 04:47 PM

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They're not THAT easy to install and remove, and if there is any oil in it when you take it off, it's impossible not to spill it.

CarlG · 03-03-2017, 05:09 PM

When I had an engine that leaked out the rear main, I did use a janitor. I lined it with oil absorbent pads, cut to fit, to eliminate the mess that JBill mentioned. Just changed the pads, left the janitor in place.

Retired the janitor when I got my new engine.

Mitch//pa · 03-03-2017, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

When I had an engine that leaked out the rear main, I did use a janitor. I lined it with oil absorbent pads, cut to fit, to eliminate the mess that JBill mentioned. Just changed the pads, left the janitor in place.

Retired the janitor when I got my new engine.

Your engine doesnt leak now

Must be something wrong

Thats not normal

AL in NY · 03-03-2017, 08:56 PM

The oil pan janitor mounts under the flywheel housing using the two bottom bell housing to flywheel housing bolt heads. I believe the adapter you are referring to is the bell housing. You use the standard flywheel housing that bolts to the back of the engine.

duke36 · 03-03-2017, 09:06 PM

had one on an AA housing with F150 tranny before rebuild. was easy to install and empty by using a diaper that absorbs oil placed in the bottom like Carl stated.

Y-Blockhead · 03-04-2017, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBill

They're not THAT easy to install and remove, and if there is any oil in it when you take it off, it's impossible not to spill it.

Try putting a Feminine Napkin in it to absorb the oil. Change it out once a month.

Dick So. Cal. · 03-04-2017, 11:16 AM

Re: #11
Dennis, that is the funniest response I've seen on this website!

Dick

Mitch//pa · 03-04-2017, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick So. Cal.

Re: #11
Dennis, that is the funniest response I've seen on this website!

Dick

Would it be funny if we used a Depends?

figment · 03-04-2017, 11:35 AM

I have used the oil pan janitor , put a absorbant pad in the bottom and I thought it was very easy to install and remove. There are no bolts to loosen. The janitor just slips over the bolt heads and seems to be spring loaded for easy removal.

harryc · 03-04-2017, 01:29 PM

I tried one today and the answer is it works great even with the v8 trans. Easy snap on snap off. Thanks

1930-Pickup · 03-04-2017, 01:58 PM

Why not fit a draft tube to the janitor? It would empty while driving...

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-04-2017, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1930-Pickup

Why not fit a draft tube to the janitor? It would empty while driving...

What about a "relief" tube, for the driver
Bill W.

03-03-2017, 12:22 AM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: oil pan janitor question Hi Harry, After witnessing over 12 hours with no responses to your question, I decided to break the ice and offer just one (1) possible way to obtain a correct answer to your question; e.g., it can never hurt to call the parts houses that offer these oil pan janitors, and while asking, give details and dimensions of what you actually have. Usually after breaking the ice with one (1) simple response, appears a few people get ferocious ants in their pants which encourages their brains to shift into gear where, they immediately begin to offer very wonderful and helpful suggestions.

03-03-2017, 05:30 AM	#3
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: oil pan janitor question Not so much an answer, but question. What is an "Oil pan Janitor" Sorry just never heard of it.

03-03-2017, 05:45 AM	#4
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	Re: oil pan janitor question The one that I have from years ago is a lot longer then the picture of the Snyder unit. I would have to dig it out to measure it. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/rear-main-janitor __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

03-03-2017, 08:53 AM	#5
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: oil pan janitor question Ed Thanks for link.

03-03-2017, 04:47 PM	#6
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 702	Re: oil pan janitor question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) They're not THAT easy to install and remove, and if there is any oil in it when you take it off, it's impossible not to spill it.

03-02-2017, 10:05 AM	#1
harryc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 206	oil pan janitor question Does anyone by chance happen to know if the oil pan janitor as sold by various A parts houses will work if you have a v8 transmission with the adaptor flywheel housing on a model A ? Thanks

03-03-2017, 08:56 PM	#9
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: oil pan janitor question The oil pan janitor mounts under the flywheel housing using the two bottom bell housing to flywheel housing bolt heads. I believe the adapter you are referring to is the bell housing. You use the standard flywheel housing that bolts to the back of the engine. __________________ AL in NY

03-03-2017, 09:06 PM	#10
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: oil pan janitor question had one on an AA housing with F150 tranny before rebuild. was easy to install and empty by using a diaper that absorbs oil placed in the bottom like Carl stated.

03-04-2017, 11:16 AM	#12
Dick So. Cal. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Segundo CA Posts: 181	Re: oil pan janitor question Re: #11 Dennis, that is the funniest response I've seen on this website! Dick

03-04-2017, 11:35 AM	#14
figment Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 332	Re: oil pan janitor question I have used the oil pan janitor , put a absorbant pad in the bottom and I thought it was very easy to install and remove. There are no bolts to loosen. The janitor just slips over the bolt heads and seems to be spring loaded for easy removal.

03-04-2017, 01:29 PM	#15
harryc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 206	Re: oil pan janitor question I tried one today and the answer is it works great even with the v8 trans. Easy snap on snap off. Thanks

03-04-2017, 01:58 PM	#16
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: oil pan janitor question Why not fit a draft tube to the janitor? It would empty while driving...