Getting ready to replace main crankshaft seal (66 L72). Any particular position for crankshaft for oil pan removal.
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Re: oil pan removal
Rear main seal R/R is easier with the timing mark at 6 o'clock. This rotates the crank's rear counterweight up and out of the way for easier access. I believe the FSM mentions this also.
But as Joe says, the crank's orientation doesn't matter for pan R/R.Mark Edmondson
Dallas, Texas
Texas Chapter
1970 Coupe, Donnybrooke Green, Light Saddle LS5 M20 A31 C60 G81 N37 N40 UA6 U79
1993 Coupe, 40th Anniversary, 6-speed, PEG 1, FX3, CD, Bronze Top- Top
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