Changing out oil pan gasket

[NJDartman]

Ok guys, I'm fairly new at this and I'm sure it's been discussed before. I want to change out my oil pan gasket and I've read that you have to lift the engine. I've got a 360 in a '67 Dart. I see I have to pull the steering linkage but is there any easier way to do it than lifting the engine? And if not, could someone explain the procedure to a newbie? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

 

[340mopar]

If you remove the center link the pan should come right out without lifting the engine. I've changed the pan in my '65 Valiant a couple of times with the engine bolted in and removed center link. I would bet the same would be true for the '67 up a-bodies also.

Chuck

 

[Dusterb318]

I tried that on my '73 when I had to change the rear main....I still had to jack the motor up a little in the front....not much but some. Honestly I'll never do that with the motor in the car again....I'll pull the motor out the next time.....much easier IMO.

 

[340mopar]

In all fairness I should add that I have a hoist so I do all of this standing up. I probably wouldn't do a pan change in the car if I had to do it laying on a creaper.


Chuck

 

[NJDartman]

If I have to lift the engine, what about the tranny? Do I have to loosen the mounts? And how much do I have to lift it? Sorry, I'm being a pain I know but just want to get all my ducks in a row before I do this!