[DeTomaso] Pan replacement

dave londry davel at emspace.com
Mon Feb 18 23:22:02 EST 2013


Oh well................. better to know.
Thanks Chuck.

On 18/02/2013 7:40 PM, Charles Engles wrote:
> Dear Dave,
>
>
>            The first time this happened to me I had exactly the same dilemma.
> I called a pro to make a housecall and he proceeded to do exactly what you
> don't want to do.  He loosened the trunion, which permitted the  shift
> linkage shaft enough movement to drop the oil pan.  IIRC, it didn't move out
> of the way enough for a straight easy drop downward, but rather required
> some persuasion to wiggle and jostle it free.
>
>            I do understand your reluctance to complete the task as I have
> been there myself, but I think that with the pan back in place and the
> trunion secured again, that the shift adjustment may not suffer.
>
>
>                         Warmest regards,  Chuck Engles
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at poca.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf
> Of dave londry
> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 9:20 PM
> To: Detomaso List
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Pan replacement
>
> I just went to take the old ford pan off and found that it hangs on the
> steering shaft.
> Before I pull the steering shaft I just wanted to hear if that sounded
> normal.
> (x member is out and the coolant lines in front are off.)
>
> It took me forever to straighten the trunnion mount and then to get shift
> gate alignment so it shifts perfectly - I really hate to take it apart.
> Any "hey you forgot" ideas would be great.
>
> thanks
> dave
>
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