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Need tips on removal and replace oil pan.

the rear seal is of most concern

turned out the real problem was the oil pan and mount for the starter. now my problem is installing new one piece oil pan and getting there rear seal in correctly to stop leak.

i want to remove and the reinstall the one piece oil pan on my 47 stake bed pickup. it has the original 59AB engine. I understand that the rear seal can be a problem. any tips out there? Jim

i am in search of new tires. i have a 1947 staked ford truck, one ton. it has split rim wheels and 7.50-17,tube type tires.where can i get replacement tires?

how do you trouble shoot an inoperable gas gauge

Thank you for the tip on the small bracket. My truck did not have the bracket when I got it 6 years ago. I have gone thru 3 starters in the time I have had the truck and I put a new starter in today and sure enough it fixed my problem. Starts are quiet and works every time. Life is good! In...

I have pictures and will try to post them, Jim

i have one on order. hoping it will cure my alignment issues. Jim

Thank you all for your replies. when I figure out how to post a picture on this site, I will. Jim

i think I have an after market housing for my starter , it is not cast but about 16 gauge metal that has been spot welded onto the oil pan. I assume misalignment caused the gear on the starter shaft to break free . Jim

i am not familiar with the bracket you reference. it is an 11 inch flywheel. jim

how to adjust alignment with shims 59 AB ENGINE. JIM

how to replace gear ring on flywheel

not sure how to use this site

i need to replace the ring on my fly wheel and want to recondition the the clutch at the same time.i have a 1947 ford stake bed with 4 speed Transmission.

Any tips on adjusting cables to make emergency brake hold?

I have a 47 ford pickup with a flathead V8. I installed a carter electric fuel pump. Do I need a fuel regulator to reduce the pressure from 6 psi. It seems to run fine with no regulator. I live at 10,000 ft if that makes any difference. Jim

Jonnyj, thanks, I had to elongate the slot a bit but it works fine now. Jim

Thanks,but I have loosened the bolts and it doesen't move