34 Engine Splash Pan Installation

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Before I finish restoring these, I have a quick question...does the left (drivers side) pan get bolted in and then just "hang" out there? Or is it supposed to wedge against or touch the oil pan/rail in any way? Seems like it would have a lot of flex when driving, maybe that's why so many pans have cracked bolt holes?
 

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They bolt to the frame, never touch the engine!! Once they are bolted in they are really quite stable. There is usually a good 1/4" gap (or more) between the pans and the engine to allow for vibration and such of the engine.
 
NICE set of pans! Am wondering if the RH pan has D-Nuts for attachment? There seem to be several variations. Most of the 33-34 RH pans, I have seen, do not have D-Nuts and use bolts and additional nuts for installation. I have a 33 RH pan that does have D-Nuts.
 
Terry said:
NICE set of pans! Am wondering if the RH pan has D-Nuts for attachment? There seem to be several variations. Most of the 33-34 RH pans, I have seen, do not have D-Nuts and use bolts and additional nuts for installation. I have a 33 RH pan that does have D-Nuts.
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Thanks, mine does have the D-nuts on the right one. Sure makes it a lot easier to install, still had to remove the y-pipe to get it in there though.
 

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Looks good....glad to see your attention to detail.....Engine tins have been my pet peeve, I.m always amazed at how many nicely done cars are shown with out engine tins....When I see a car that has them, I always feel the owner has done his homework. Now, you want "HARD TO FIND", try finding them for a Right Hand Drive Early Ford V8. It only took me 25+ years to find a set for our 35 Ute.
 
Terry,

Following on our earlier exchange, these are a nicely matched set of authentic '34 pans. The 3 versus 4 rib assertion would seem to apply only to very early '33 LHD left side pans and not their later counterparts (both the '33 and all of the '34 LHD versions).
 
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