[TR] Stuck Oil Pan

Mon Sep 13 19:40:01 MDT 2021

 some one posted a site recently of a guy who is selling tons of Triumph parts. most in the most singular fashion.crankshaftcam shaftrocker assemblyetcbut i cant find the link right nowanyone remember?

    On Monday, September 13, 2021, 06:16:25 PM PDT, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:  

So I see. And they don’t give ‘em away, do they? 😲

On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 9:09 PM Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

 they come up often
Triumph TR3, TR4, Original Engine Oil Pan, !! | eBay

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Triumph TR3, TR4, Original Engine Oil Pan, !! | eBay

Listed for a Triumph TR4 or TR3, is an original engine oil pan. Pan is leak free. Drain plug is firm in the bung...
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    On Monday, September 13, 2021, 06:01:54 PM PDT, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:  

  You think somebody would have an ‘extra oilpan’? As I recall, they’re not available anymore…
On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 8:56 PM Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

 nah! its not air tight.and we use silicone to Glue glass on to the outside of sky scrapers. it has a contact adhesion of around 100 psi.
maybe a cut off grinder with a guard for just a few inches. then get a pry bar in and slowly work around. once you get an opening in the flange of the pan....maybe..just maybe you can chase it around with a wood chisel.

    On Monday, September 13, 2021, 05:48:56 PM PDT, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:  

 Me either. Too much opportunity for an 'oops!' in tight quarters.
I certainly never imagined it would come to this! I even dreamed of fitting-up an air pressure hose to the drain opening and pumping in some air. I wonder if the system is airtight. Hmmmm....

On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 8:36 PM Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

 yes, but it took me 2 shots to get there.im thinking if you cut the sides you may be able to get a pry bar in there and force the pan down 1 inch at a time.if you just use an angle grinder and cut the pan off at the top lip, getting to the part that stays stuck to the block gets easier.i just not excited at the thought of an angle grinder
    On Monday, September 13, 2021, 05:18:38 PM PDT, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:  

 That may be my most "honest assessment" I've received yet, Frank. Cut the %^&*$# thing off and start over! But, I'd suspect, that even getting the remaining lip of the pan off the block will be a major effort. 
I might as well have used SuperGLue!
Dave
On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 8:08 PM Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

 i know.the only thing i can think of is finding a small sharp object like a cut down putty knife or similar.its going to take a lot of adult beverage and anglo saxon words.what about having your local windshield replacement guys try using the oscillating saw cut through most of the silicone. they are kinda vertical with a 90 degree cutter. it can get you down both sides and then maybe you can pry the front and back.it may mean you have to trash the existing pan and buy a replacement.

    On Monday, September 13, 2021, 04:39:31 PM PDT, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:  

 Thanks, Frank. Hindsight is often 20/20. I know what to do in the future, I'm just not sure what to do in the present...
Dave
On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 7:36 PM Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

 i second the use of hylomar.i use a silicone (permatex) to first "glue the gasket to pan. one the gasket is mated to the pan i set it down on a flat surface like glass and leave it overnight. i find that this takes up any of the undulations of the pan.i then use hylomar between the adhered gasket and the motor.i use a a couple of all thread studs about 2" long each side of the motor as temporary guides to help bring the pan into the correct place.
Frank

    On Monday, September 13, 2021, 11:11:37 AM PDT, Peter Arakelian <peterara at msn.com> wrote:  

> I installed the oil pan on my TR3 using "The Right Stuff." I now find I need to remove my oil pan. Anyone have any ideas on "creative ways" to remove the oil pan without destroying it?

Why I never use and hate Right Stuff.  When you do get the pan off it will be a bitch getting the surfaces clean.  Use Hylomar next time.

Peter Arakelian

1971 TR6

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