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Originally Posted by Driver_WT
With what you have found so far in that engine, I would definitely be dropping the oil pan and checking out the rest of the engine. It may be a pain in the ass now, but it will be worse if you put it all back together and there is a problem in the bottom end of the engine from shoddy work by someone who worked on this engine previously.
Wade
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Wade, I've been rolling that idea around in my head all night to drop the pan or not. Problem is there is only about 2-3" (haven't measured yet) from the front bottom of the pan to the mustang II cross member. I dont think it's enough to clear the bottom end of the motor and get the pan off. I dont have a engine hoist/crane to lift the motor up either so that's another issue.
Dropping the exhaust is not a big deal, a couple exhaust flange bolts and the hangers.
Attached is a very old picture so you can see the clearance.