Oil Pan Straightening- West Coast

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msaggese
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Joined: Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:31 am
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Saggese
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Location: Oceanside

Oil Pan Straightening- West Coast

Post by msaggese » Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:49 pm

Hi everyone,

My T has been off the road for the better part of 5 years due to a variety of life circumstances (3 moves, illness, etc.)

This project was obviously way more than I bargained for, but I am determined to get it back on the road.
I am in the process of rebuilding the engine, I have the engine out and the oil pan off. The oil pan has a large dent in the very bottom, next to the drain plug. I am concerned about this dent causing alignment issues with the ball cap being right there, and potential for damage to the crank if the rest of the pan is not straight. As I understand it, the condition of the oil pan is critical to the longevity of the engine.

Here's a link to photos of the pan:
https://imgur.com/a/PVvI722

Is there anybody on the west coast that either has a good dent-free 4 dip oil pan, or a pan straightening jig who could repair my pan?
I live in SoCal but could travel to help with the repair or pick up a pan.


SurfCityGene
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Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:00 pm
First Name: Gene
Last Name: Carrothers
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1912 Torpedo Roadster
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca
Board Member Since: 1999

Re: Oil Pan Straightening- West Coast

Post by SurfCityGene » Thu Oct 08, 2020 4:24 pm

Mike you should join our OC T Club. There may be several members that can help you. They have several workshop nights each month.
Try contacting John Burrell in San Clemente that's right next door to you.
Give me a call for his info at 7one4488six013
Gene
1912 Torpedo Roadster

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