1oldtruck Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I have a 48 Dodge B1 truck and am trying to replace the oil pan. I've taken out all the bolts and the oil pan drops down, but I cant wedge it out from under the truck. It seems to catch up on the stem that dipstick inserts into. I've tried every angle with no luck. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Is it hanging up on the drag link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Dipstick tube should screw out if you have to go to that extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirebill Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Oil strainer and tube hangs down into the oilpan plus I think there is a sheet metal baffle in the pan also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 It seems that you'd have to drop the drag link in order to weasel the pan out, especially with the oil pickup tube hanging in the pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 you shouldn't have to drop the link....try jacking up the truck on the frame so the suspension drops a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1oldtruck Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Thanks. I'll try jacking it up on the frame first then the drag link. I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1oldtruck Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 OK, so I lowered the truck down and attempted to prop it up on the frame but my jack stands were too low to gain any type of clearance and I couldn't get it high enough. So, I took off to Harbor Freight and bought the taller ones. Back to the drawing board tomorrow. STAY TUNED!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I've pulled the oil pan by removing the front wheels, then jacking up the frame to let the suspension drop out of the way. Removing the dipstick tube increases clearance, and the oil pan should tilt down and slide out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1oldtruck Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I had to buy larger jack stands and that did the trick. I didn't have to take the wheels off. I jacked it up, slid under the jack stands and let the jack down. Because the jacks weren't supporting the suspension anymore, the oil pan actually fell out. Now remember, I took all the bolts out a few days back. Well, I didn't remember and it scared the crap out of me when it slammed on the concrete. LOL Thanks for all your help everyone. Now, I get to do some cleanup and bolt up the replacement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 ROTFLMAO!!!!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that's done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I do hope you drained the oil first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Beat me to it DC.... Glad you got the dang thing out. 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1oldtruck Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 LOL, Yes, I drained the oil!!! You would never know it, cuz anytime I wrench, I get it all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1oldtruck Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 IT.....IS.......ALIIIIIIVE!!!! No leaks either! Dang I've missed that straight pipe exhaust! Sounds sweet! Thank you everyone for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Its what we do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodFru2u Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Great Job, Now you don't mark your spot that way anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prusakowski Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'm attempting to get my oil pan off my 1953 1.5 ton truck but part of the suspension is in the way. I was curious if the jack up procedure listed above would work on a larger truck? Plus the oil pan won't drop from the transmission end of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 If you want a real slick trick, find one of those old scissor jacks that fold really low, I put one between the axle and the frame and wrenched it up, all the space you need and no wheels off or jack stands needed if you don't trust them. I actually had two in mine, but one would have done it I think..I pulled the second one out before reinstalling the pan and it was fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prusakowski Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Thank you sir for your suggestion! There's about five pounds of sludge in the pan...can't wait to get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prusakowski Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Got the oil pan off - - about an inch of sludge in the lower end of the pan. I knew I was in trouble when I attempting to change the oil and nothing would come out. I had to poke a hole through the crust to drain the oil. Also found a part in the sludge....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 That steering box re-enforcement rod.......mounts on the lower side of the steering gear and goes over the Rt side of the frame. It needs to be removed for easy pan removal. It is an option on the 1-1/2 ton trucks ( Heavy Duty Service) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 That kinda looks like a fuel pump actuator arm... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 fuel pump arm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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