One thing which helps to prevent me from over-tightening the oil pan and side cover is the "stupid" stove bolts which take a flat screw driver. This "stupid" fastener is there to out-smart us "genius" ape-armed goons, preventing most of us from over-tightening these fasteners.
Carl

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission