[Mgs] MGB oil pan removal

[Barney Gaylord]

John,

That doesn't work. The enginre mount brackets are attached with three 
screws, two of those runinng throuigh tehe engine front plate.  See here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/spl/spl_1600_a1.pdf
Go to page 23 of 24

Also see here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/parts/AHH/AHH5065.htm
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/parts/AHH/AHH5066.htm

To disconnect engine mounts,  you likely need to remove  the front 
carburetor and the generator, then remove four bolts from the bottom 
of each mount, leaving the rubber blocks attached to engine 
brackets.  That's a tough sell just to remove the sump.

Barney


At 08:27 AM 8/10/2023, John DiFede wrote:
>Thank you all for the advice.   I have all the tools you suggested 
>and I have the advantage of working under a lift.   I see the engine 
>mounts are attached to the block with one bolt on each side.  Looks 
>like I can remove these bolts and slightly raise the engine for more 
>working room.  I plan to use a smear of silicone sealer along with 
>the gasket.
>John DiFede
>Hopewell Junction, NY


>>On Aug 10, 2023, at 8:41 AM, Barney Gaylord <barneymg at mgaguru.com> wrote:
>>
>>es, it is doable. See here:
>>http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/engine/of106.htm


>>At 09:40 PM 8/9/2023, John DiFede wrote:
>>>Hello all.  I've been lurking on the list and haven't posted in 
>>>ages.  I want to remove the oil pan on my 1973 MGB to replace the 
>>>gasket.   The front pan bolts are hidden behind the 
>>>crossmember.  Does anyone have advice for removing these bolts? 
>>>Thanks John DiFede '
>>>....


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