by MikeE Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:34 am
Have not gotten pan installed as I'm still fighting oil level tube problem. Tried 2 different chrome tubes, OD is correct but wall thickness is too great, IF I got one of them beat into place afraid may crack the boss they go into trying to bend. Tried to bend one, using tubing benders, before hand and too difficult to beat on worrying it may start crooked. NOS one on order, pulled fuel pump and alternator and bracket to get a straight shot when it arrives. Would pull doghouse but it's a camper and it would be a major ordeal to get it out.
I RTV'ed the cork into place (less area around seals last week) it is cured so no slippage when it's time. If I don't have time for a gasket to dry in place the trick my Grandpa taught me is to tie in place with thread on each bolt hole, he used Permatex on everything. You can leave thread or cut it as bolts are installed. Have the rubber end seals waiting with a cable tie holding ends together to help put a bend in them.
Mike