Replacing the rear main seal on side oiler

[Tom Kirkham]

The cross member under the rear main and bell housing shield will be in the way, making it difficult to put the seals in.
Of course putting the oil pan back in (remember the stud holding the oil pick up tube) is even more difficult than getting the oil pan out.
Holding the oil pan gaskets and windage tray in place is also a pain.

Something to keep in mind is I have a forklift with a boom to pull engines. So pulling engines is very easy.
If I only had a cherry picker, I would leave the engine in.
However, if I did not have a lift, I would pull the engine.

[steve meltzer]

once again, thanx, Tom. I have a lift (the one i have available is a 4 post, drive on) + a cherry picker + an engine stand, which for this hunk 'o iron is barely adequate. Pull the engine? thanx again. s