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Question
Hey Kevin i have a 1960 american with a flat six. One of my piston rods may be broken and who knows what else. Im trying to take off the oil pan and have all the oil pan bolts out and the pan is free except the front. do i have to remove the timing chain cover and vibration damper to get the pan off?
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I have attached a page from the repair manual on oil pan removal.
If all of the bolts are out, the problem is probably the pan is stuck to the timing cover due to its age or during a previous repair, someone got a little crazy with RTV or sealer.
You will have to rotate the engine to get the oil pan to clear the crankshaft, unless you remove the front cross member.
WHOA...
I apolgize but I over looked the two words "flat six".
The page I sent you was for the OHV 6. Look closely where the oil pan and timing cover meet. There might be bolts running through the oil pan into the timing cover. I do not know if you have to remove the timing cover on this engine to remove the oil pan. Sorry.
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Kevin Pilotte
Expertise
I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience
I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications
I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
Education/Credentials
I have a certificate I printed out from a website.
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