The biggest issue is the exhaust manifold is directly in the way. If you were to remove the intake/exhaust manifold you would have a clean shot at drilling/tapping a new pivot.
The other issue is keeping the cast iron shavings out of the oil pan. The best option is removing it. Using magnets and a vacuum may work but if it was me, I’d remove the pan.
Last edited by Phak1; 05/15/2026 7:37 PM. Reason: Typo
