Oil Pan Leak - Bummer

[John_Walker (69 FHC. . . $ via PayPal)]

There is currently another topic on sump repair, the short answer is yes, it can be repaired.

Cracked 3.8 e-type sump

I’ve had this e sump on the shelf for 20 years, and upon finally getting around to cleaning it up for use, I find that it has several cracks related to a shallow dent. I consulted a young friend, a talented welder, who asked what the alloy is. Does anyone know, or perhaps more directly, has anyone been successful in welding one of these pans? Any other form of repair I should consider?

This might help for removal of the pan:

Oil sump removal

Thanks to everyone for all the responses. This is how I finally got the sump off: Unscrew all bolts and remove front studs. Remove harmonic damper. Loosen engine stabilizer. Rotate engine to minimize interference from crank. Note: I was fortunate to have an extra engine in the shop. I removed its sump and determined exactly at what point the clearance was greatest. I had to remove the engine mount bolts and then raised the engine with a jack under the front of the bell housing. I’m guessing n…

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