I knew I was going to have to do this eventually but I didn't think this would be the way! 351Cleveland engine, Unique chassis.
Yesterday the stock
oil pan hit a man hole cover and ripped a small gash in the pan. The
oil pressure started to drop and the car was shut down. I ordered a pan from Armando's
oil pans and it will be here end of next week. Only 6.75 inches deep for a 7 quart pan!
My question is two fold. First, there is nothing under the pan in so far as suspension, exhaust, nothing. Does this pan simply need removed and replaced with out haveing to deal with the transmission? What about seals? Any tips?
While I have the pan off I am thinking I should check the pump to see if it picked up and debris. Any advice here? Also I thought I would remove the #1 main cap and look for bearing damage. How is this done? What about seals?
Any help/advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rick