Just dropped a lifter...

[sman]

Quickest and cheapest way to get ls7 lifters is the dealer. Also, they are standard replacement for any lifter now.

[98blackbeauty]

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[shawnc16]

Quickest and cheapest way to get ls7 lifters is the dealer. Also, they are standard replacement for any lifter now.

They've been doing that lately, same with the "LS2" timing chain and ls6 oil pumps

[Lucky SOB]

Ok, need some more help....

We're trying to get the oil pan off, I have the back 4 K-member bolts all the way out and the front 2 only threaded in 3-4 threads. There is one oil pan bolt on the driver side that is directly inline with the bolt that holds the steering rack on. The bolt in the oil pan can only back out so far, then it hits the head of the steering rack bolt. Anyone know how to get this bolt out?

Also, so far the K-member has only dropped about 1/2"... I thought it was supposed to drop around 2" after taking all the bolts out? Do we have to take the motor mounts off (looks like a PITA)

Opinions on reusing the oil pan gasket? I read there are 2 rivets that hold the gasket in place...

Thanks,

[shawnc16]

Pan gasket will be fine. We pop em on and off multiple times at work without leaks. Can you unbolt the rack to move it a bit?

[white97z28]

Id try unbolting the rack maybe?

[MORNINGSTAR2101]

just loosen the bolts and rock the engine back.. . ..im assuming that this is what you needed to have a conversation about. i got my oil pan completely out that way, you just gotta do a little bit of creative maneuvering. and yes, if you still need my arm, i can have it available.

[JoeliusZ28]

Ok, need some more help....

We're trying to get the oil pan off, I have the back 4 K-member bolts all the way out and the front 2 only threaded in 3-4 threads. There is one oil pan bolt on the driver side that is directly inline with the bolt that holds the steering rack on. The bolt in the oil pan can only back out so far, then it hits the head of the steering rack bolt. Anyone know how to get this bolt out?

Also, so far the K-member has only dropped about 1/2"... I thought it was supposed to drop around 2" after taking all the bolts out? Do we have to take the motor mounts off (looks like a PITA)

Opinions on reusing the oil pan gasket? I read there are 2 rivets that hold the gasket in place...

Thanks,

The oil pan on my LT1 BARELY came out with the k-member as far unthreaded as i could and the engine/trans completely unmounted and rammed into the tunnel. If i had to do that again id pull the sucker.

[Lucky SOB]

Pan gasket will be fine. We pop em on and off multiple times at work without leaks. Can you unbolt the rack to move it a bit?

Thanks, that'll make life easier

Id try unbolting the rack maybe?

The bolt head is on top of the k-member and goes down into the k member with a nut on the inside of the k-member (access through a hole in the k-member). Looks like the bolt is longer than the oil pan bolt, so it would probably hit the oil pan bolt if I tried to pull it out. can anyone confirm?

just loosen the bolts and rock the engine back.. . ..im assuming that this is what you needed to have a conversation about. i got my oil pan completely out that way, you just gotta do a little bit of creative maneuvering. and yes, if you still need my arm, i can have it available.

Loosen what bolts? engine mounts? and yes we may need your arms

The oil pan on my LT1 BARELY came out with the k-member as far unthreaded as i could and the engine/trans completely unmounted and rammed into the tunnel. If i had to do that again id pull the sucker.

How big of a PITA is it to unbolt the motor mounts and trans mounts? Did you unbolt the engine side or the k-member side?

[Dewman]

if you go ls7 lifters you may need different pushrods since they are a little taller

[white97z28]

The bolt head is on top of the k-member and goes down into the k member with a nut on the inside of the k-member (access through a hole in the k-member). Looks like the bolt is longer than the oil pan bolt, so it would probably hit the oil pan bolt if I tried to pull it out. can anyone confirm?

Ohh okay i was able to take mine out in my lt1 car...i dont know if you can or cant in a ls1 car...i dont see why not tho...how do you replace a rack in those cars, pull the motor? lol

[Lucky SOB]

if you go ls7 lifters you may need different pushrods since they are a little taller

Good to know, I think he's keeping the stock lifters - they'll be fine. A little trip into the oil pan is nothing in comparison to the stress they see during idle.

[MORNINGSTAR2101]

Good to know, I think he's keeping the stock lifters - they'll be fine. A little trip into the oil pan is nothing in comparison to the stress they see during idle.

yes, but just like everything else with his car right now.. . .. . theyre already out, might as well replace them with something better.. . . . i know a guy with an awesome pushrod measuring tool


btw, there is a reason why the pic of my oil pan in my build thread had the caption of '**** you oil pan'

[Lucky SOB]

yes, but just like everything else with his car right now.. . .. . theyre already out, might as well replace them with something better.. . . . i know a guy with an awesome pushrod measuring tool

hey c'mon... the short block is still in the car

[Dewman]

what better time then now for a set of heads