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Old 08-05-2021, 09:16 PM   #7
Jim Cimarolli
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Default Re: 71 Olds 442 oil pan removal

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel View Post
Very similar to a Pontiac

A device was made that allowed you to push the engine up enough from the bottom to get the pan off.

It had chains that wrapped around lower frame and used a big bolt device to push the engine up under the balancer/front cover

I don't recall the exact details but it did work because I used it more than once in my days as a Pontiac dealership mechanic....Mid to late1970's....
I worked at a Pontiac dealership too in 1979 and I remember the tool you are in reference to.
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