Procedure for installing oil pan ?

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  1. 56panelford TOTM Winner Founding Member Canadian Chapter

    I'm about to install the oil pan permanently on this 351 w I have and could use your advise on the correct trouble free procedure , I have everything needed just never done it before.
     
    56panelford, Sep 20, 2015
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  2. OldjunkFords Oregon Chapter Founding Member

    Get the Fel-Pro gasket..............you won't be sorry.
    Thin layer of blue permatex on pan and block.
     
    OldjunkFords, Sep 20, 2015
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  3. 56panelford TOTM Winner Founding Member Canadian Chapter

    Anything over the rubber end pieces?
     
    56panelford, Sep 20, 2015
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  4. OldjunkFords Oregon Chapter Founding Member

    Even those.............I hate leaks.
     
    OldjunkFords, Sep 20, 2015
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  5. JWC 3 TOTM Winner Founding Member

    Not trying to disrespect.... But
    don't use blue permetex . Throw that stuf in the trash .
    Ultra Black for iron, ultra grey for aluminium .
     
    JWC 3, Sep 20, 2015
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  6. FTZ HAIC Staff Member Oregon Chapter Founding Member

    Most important step in avoiding oil leaks is the use of a torque wrench, and the recommended bolt installation pattern.
     
    FTZ HAIC, Sep 20, 2015
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  7. JWC 3 TOTM Winner Founding Member

    I though that went without saying .Proper procedure .
     
    JWC 3, Sep 20, 2015
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  8. OldjunkFords Oregon Chapter Founding Member

    Never had any problem with it myself, and if it can keep the valve covers on a 2.8 Ford V-6 from leaking, it must be sent here from the gods themselves.
     
    OldjunkFords, Sep 20, 2015
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  9. FTZ HAIC Staff Member Oregon Chapter Founding Member

    It should go without say, lol, it doesn't always. I've seen countless people wing it when it comes to installing parts that should use a torque wrench, especially on valve covers and oil pans.... the wrong headed thinking of tighter is better for a gasket seal. So I figured I would mention it just in case.

    I'd also get the 1 piece Fel-Pros verses their multi-piece gaskets.
     
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  10. JWC 3 TOTM Winner Founding Member

    Never did like the crap .. Blue is almost as useless as clear in oil sealing .Ultra Black or Grey ...... they are the ones to use .
    Then there is number 2 and Indian head . both have their uses .
     
    JWC 3, Sep 20, 2015
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  11. jniolon Article Contributor Founding Member

    are you doing them under the truck or with the block out and the crankshaft up ? reason I ask..Felpro sells the kit with the gasket and 4 little blue clips that hold the gasket up to the block and then you put the pan over the clips and everything is in the right position... great help if you're 'under' it.

    john
     
    jniolon, Sep 21, 2015
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  12. 56panelford TOTM Winner Founding Member Canadian Chapter

    When I bought the new oil pan they sent me the black Permatex sealant.
     
    56panelford, Sep 21, 2015
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  13. 56panelford TOTM Winner Founding Member Canadian Chapter

    What is the torque specs for the bolts?
     
    56panelford, Sep 21, 2015
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  14. 56panelford TOTM Winner Founding Member Canadian Chapter

    I'll be doing it with the engine hanging from my engine hoist and don't have any clips, the gasket is a 4 piece and the transmission is still attached to the block.
     
    56panelford, Sep 21, 2015
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