Technical 64 Galaxie oil pan gasket change

Howdy folks, Do I need to lift the motor just to replace the oil pan gasket on my 352 galaxie or can I just drop it to the cross member and have enough room to stick a gasket on it? Thanks for any info

 

If you are going to remove the pan, you have to lift the engine. You can replace the gasket without lifting the engine. I would recommend removing the pan. If your gasket is old, there are possible valve seal parts in your pan, blocking the oil pump. Good time to get them out.
If you just scrape the gasket out, without removing the pan you will problaly add material into the pan, possibly blocking the oil pump pick up more. Just my .02
Bones

 

Yes, what Bones said.
To remove the pan you lift the engine and drop the oil pump and pick-up into the pan. Not as bad a job as it may sound. After doing that clean up is a lot easier. .

 

Did it many years ago, 352 in a '64 Galaxie. Unbolt the motor mounts, lift the engine with a jack under the oil pan. Once raised put a couple blocks of wood in between the mount & the engine. Then remove the jack from under the pan and get to work.

I don't remember if I had to drop the oil pump or not, but the pickup tube will get in the way if it's left in place. Good luck with it.
-Dave

edit: I had to replace the pan & gasket, but you should pull the pan to clean up the gasket surfaces and to straighten the pan rail if needed.

 

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If you have a fan shroud, don't forget to unbolt the cooling fan to prevent damage when you lift the engine. Cover the radiator core with a piece of cardboard to prevent damage to the core when unbolting the fan. The wood blocks are a good trick to support the engine. I remove the mounts (easier to scrape the gasket) and place the wood between the frame and exhaust manifolds. Apply a little RTV sealer where the end gaskets meet the side rail gaskets. If you remove the oil pump, prime it after you fill the oil. Remove the oil filter, pump oil in the center portion of the oil filter housing with a pump type oil can until oil runs out. Good luck.

 

Follow what they said. If memory server right that crossmember in a welded in part of the frame and doesn't come out.

 

I would find a 65 or later pan. The 65 drain plug is on the side. Rather than the center of the front of the oil pan like 64 and earlier. It makes catching the oil when changing it easier. And you get more clearance at the drain plug.