Oil pan question ?

[Rodney51Cub]

Has anyone turned their oil pan around so the drain plug is on the left side of the tractor ? I was looking at doing this because I can not get a drain pan to set on the BH 412 mower deck because of the lift arm. I either hold the drain pan up near the oil pan until it slows to a drip or some other contraption to direct the oil to the drain pan. The only draw back I see is I will not be able to use the front tool bar mount. This is really not a problem since I am putting the sickle mower on the 49 Cub. It will make putting the back three bolts in easier. The reason for pulling the pan is to repaint it.

[Clemsonfor]

I don't think it's possible due to contour. Just use a cardboard deflector/funnel.

[Eugene]

Oil pump filter hangs down in the rear of the oil pan.

[Glen]

Hi,
If the oil pan is sealed well, and doesn't leak at the gasket, I would paint it without removing it from the Cub.

[Rodney51Cub]

Hi,
If the oil pan is sealed well, and doesn't leak at the gasket, I would paint it without removing it from the Cub.

I already have it removed. It was put on 26 years ago and had started to seep.

Oil pump filter hangs down in the rear of the oil pan.

I will have to look at the oil pickup screen again, I though it was more in the middle of the pan.

[Clemsonfor]

If it's off just twist it around and hold it to the block. If there's not clearance something will hit. Bolt it up with a few bolts if it will even snug up. If everything else allows it, spin the cran by hand slowly, it may hit it. But I doubt it would fit.

[Gary Dotson]

I think the oil pick-up tube will be the problem.

[Rodney51Cub]

I think the oil pick-up tube will be the problem.

Eugene and Gary are correct the oil pickup tube is in the way at the back end of the block.

On to plan C.