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Title: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Paulus on August 22, 2015, 07:45:34 AM
I know there was a topic on this subject.  Can't seem to find it.  I want to replace the casket.
Thanks,
Paul
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Stu Jackson on August 22, 2015, 08:14:05 AM
The only one I recall is in the tech wiki, under engines, not a whole lot of detail on the oil pan removal and replacement.

http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rebuilding_the_M25-XP (http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rebuilding_the_M25-XP)

You could also do the Google search based on the sticky under "Searching Tips & Tricks."

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,7570.0.html (http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,7570.0.html)
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Paulus on August 26, 2015, 01:13:18 PM
Oil pan has been removed and waiting for new caskets.
Paul
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Stu Jackson on August 26, 2015, 01:38:45 PM
Quote from: Paulus on August 26, 2015, 01:13:18 PM

new caskets.


Hmm, might be DOA?   :D
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Ron Hill on August 26, 2015, 02:01:38 PM
Sometimes, working on boat engines can be deadly!!    8)
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Paulus on August 26, 2015, 02:20:01 PM
I did loose a lot of blood.  Meant gaskets.
Paul
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Rick Allen on August 27, 2015, 09:49:05 AM
Paul, are you replacing the oil pan while the engine is in place or did you have to raise it up? I didn't think it could be done while the engine was in place.
Enquiring minds want to know...
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Paulus on August 27, 2015, 04:58:08 PM
I removed the oil pan to replace the gasket and also after 25yrs to check the build up in the oil pan.  Removing the oil pan (18 bolts) was slow but can be done without raising the engine, the 4 on the back side were difficult. Removing the old gasket was a challenge until I borrowed a special tool from the mechanic at Torresen.
I am having Torresen put in the new gasket and replace the oil pan.  Cannot afford to loose any more blood.  It did take me a whole day.
Paul
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Ron Volk on August 28, 2015, 02:53:16 PM
Paul,

After removing the pan what did it look like after 25 years?
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Stu Jackson on August 28, 2015, 06:56:23 PM
Paul, what tools did you use and have you learned any tips & tricks for doing this that would be helpful to others?  Do we need a "secret handshake" to learn about the tool from TOAD?  :D
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Paulus on August 29, 2015, 03:29:38 AM
There was about 1/3 cup sludge in the pan.  The pickup for the oil pump was clean.  I do change my oil and filter every 50 hrs.
No special tools were needed.  I used a 10mm shallow walled deep socket with a 3" extension.  Easy to break loose and then removed my racket and turn the extension and socket by hand.  Lots of patience.  I used a 3/8 inch drive.  I did not have a thin walled deep socket for a 1/4 inch drive then I could have put a screw drive type of drive on to remove them after they came loose.  To put it back I will buy a 1/4 thin walled deep socket to put the bolts back in.  Should make it easier and faster to get the bolts started.  Hope to finish next week.
PS:  You do need thin arms.
Paul
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Paulus on September 11, 2015, 10:11:14 AM
Finished :D  The old gasket was the most difficult part to remove.
Paul
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Stu Jackson on September 11, 2015, 03:29:49 PM
Paul,

Congratulations.   :clap :clap :clap

You have completed a major project.

Any chance you could do a Tech Note writeup for publication in Mainsheet magazine, and subsequent post to the Tech Notes Online?

That would really help us all.
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Ron Hill on September 12, 2015, 11:54:48 AM
Paul : When you get the new oil pan (or your old oil pan) here's an idea:

Move the oil drain plug (drill a new hole) with it's tube to the rear of the pan (lowest point).  Then install a plug in the old hole.

You'll then be able to drain ALL of the old oil out of the pan during an oil change!!

A thought
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Paulus on September 12, 2015, 06:13:18 PM
Ron, I did not replace the oil pan.  The next time I get the urge to see what has collected in the oil pan, I am going to do the following.  We always take the boat out after living aboard in the North Channel for 2-3 months.  When we get back, the oil is sucked out and a new filter is installed, before oil is added and the boat is in the sling to be put in dry dock, I am going to have Torresen raise the back end of the boat, put a pan under the engine and take out the drain plug.  I think this might be a faster and easier solution.  :D
Paul
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Mike and Joanne Stimmler on September 12, 2015, 08:52:32 PM
Paul,
I still think my way is better.
Buy a case of beer.
Invite all your dock friends.
Have them all stand on the bow.
Drain your oil.
Drink the beer before, during and after draining the oil.

Now doesn't that sound like more fun?  :D

P.S. Rum works too   :thumb:
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Paulus on September 13, 2015, 04:22:29 AM
Definitely more fun,
Paul
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: kable on July 22, 2022, 11:59:11 PM
Going to be raising my engine and wonder if I should be replacing my oil pan while I am in there... just because.

I did have some corrosion from my raw water pump but mostly just surface, but who knows.
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Ron Hill on July 24, 2022, 01:16:14 PM
kable : I saw something on this board where someone replaced the oil pan while the engine was in the boat.  However, it will not be an easy affair!! 
Best if the engine is out of the boat and in an engine stand upside down!!

A thought
Title: Re: Oil Pan Removal
Post by: Ron Hill on July 26, 2022, 02:59:04 PM
kable : I'm not too sure how much you know about engines, but all of those oil pan bolts need to be evenly torqued !!

A thought