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| | | | Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 83 Vintage Truck & Tractor | | Vintage Truck & Tractor Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 83 | 61 chevy c20. Can I remove the oil pan and check rod bearing clearances inframe
Current project; 1961 C20, 235 I6
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,776 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,776 | Probably. You might want to check the distance between the front of the pan and the crossmember to see if it might be necessary to disconnect the motor mounts and jack the engine up a little. Since the 54-62 engines use replaceable precision bearings, just install a new set of rod bearings while you're in there. It's cheap insurance!
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 83 Vintage Truck & Tractor | | Vintage Truck & Tractor Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 83 | I thought I would push the pistons out and re ring it as well ,while the head is at the shop.
Current project; 1961 C20, 235 I6
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Pulled the entire engine on my ‘62 C-10 in 45 minutes. It’s going to be a tight squeeze to try to work around the crossmember. As Jerry said you will need to remove the front motor mount and Jack the engine up a bit.ðŸ›
Martin
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 83 Vintage Truck & Tractor | | Vintage Truck & Tractor Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 83 | Going to pull ft he engine, hopefully tomorrow. If not then friday.. thanks for the advice guys.
Current project; 1961 C20, 235 I6
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | Great plan, Dave! It will be so much easier to do what you are trying to do, plus it will give you a chance to clean up the engine bay while the engine is out.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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