Gen 1 Oil pan gasket

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altitude38k

Discussion Starter · May 10, 2022

I found a good method to raise my 350 engine in my 68 Convertible to remove oil pan and change the gasket.

Since I have a lift, and the harmonic balancer is NOT accessible directly from the floor/bottom, I used -2- scissor jacks on each side of the center support. A flat 12"-15" 2x4 lays across the center support (under the balancer) and -2- 2x4 scraps on tops of the jacks. Take a few minutes, as you need to jack up one side and the the other bib by bit back and forth. Don't try and jack one side too much or the whole rigging will fall. See photo.

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Silvrmax04

· #2 · May 11, 2022

altitude38k said:
I found a good method to raise my 350 engine in my 68 Convertible to remove oil pan and change the gasket.

Since I have a lift, and the harmonic balancer is NOT accessible directly from the floor/bottom, I used -2- scissor jacks on each side of the center support. A flat 12"-15" 2x4 lays across the center support (under the balancer) and -2- 2x4 scraps on tops of the jacks. Take a few minutes, as you need to jack up one side and the the other bib by bit back and forth. Don't try and jack one side too much or the whole rigging will fall. See photo. View attachment 290341 View attachment 290341

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Interesting. I am about to replace mine as well. Would jacking from the balancer cause any issues? Did you remove distributor?

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altitude38k

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 11, 2022

No the balancer is a stout point. I did remove my trans cooler lines from the radiator to avoid pinching them.

The Distributor cleared firewall without removing cap

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BillK

· #4 · May 11, 2022

altitude38k said:
No the balancer is a stout point.

Not real sure about that. I would certainly never do it.

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scblucam

· #5 · May 11, 2022

BillK said:
Not real sure about that. I would certainly never do it.

Sincerely agree, something I would never do. Consequence of losing a balancer or crank snout is not worth it.

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altitude38k

Discussion Starter · #6 · May 11, 2022

Every certified mechanic shows and recommends lifting from the Balancer. Watched multiple similar techniques on YouTube

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scblucam

· #7 · May 11, 2022

altitude38k said:
Every certified mechanic shows and recommends lifting from the Balancer. Watched multiple similar techniques on YouTube

Oh, I saw it on the internet so it must be a good idea.
Not going to do it.

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