Re: Can the oil pan be removed from a '66 Fairlane w/289 in car w/o loosening the engine mounts?
by "John Kunkel" <nobody@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Jun 18, 2007 at 10:17 AM
"Doc" <docsavage20@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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news:1182135625.853110.229070@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>I want to change the oil pump on a '66 Fairlane wagon w/289. Reading
> the 1970 Chilton's that covers this car, it seems to indicate you can
> pull the oil pan in car, it doesnt mention loosening the engine mounts
> or even the sway bar.
>
> But danged if I could get it out. Is there a trick? The only times
> I've ever had the oil pan off the engine has been out of the car.
You have to lower the stabilizer bar and then turn the crankshaft until
the
pan will clear the counterweight(s).
You shouldn't have to lift it off of the mounts.
