Reply to "Rebuild of #7029"

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Modok, be SURE to cut the center crossmember out of the chassis, and either fabricate a removeable one or modify the OEM piece. The e-brake bracket welded to the rail (fwd of the crank pulley) must also be cut loose and made removeable, as a 351-C pan drops down a few inches, then moves fwd a bit for ultimate removal downward. The welded crossmember & bracket on '71-74 cars keeps one from pulling the oil pan for any reason. Panteras built after Ford pulled out of the project already have this upgrade as-stock.

The mod can be done with the engine in the car but it's far more work and you get to inhale lots of falling debris doing it that way. I also recommend pulling the fuel tank and inspecting the body/chassis area behind the tank for corrosion; the area is prone to collect dirt & water, and is normally near-inaccessible. Clean & epoxy-paint as req'd.

BTW, your real name is not Glen, is it? I've seen that handle on another forum.
Cheers- J DeRyke

4/23/1812:54 PM

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