Sam Gentry wrote:
> Is it possible to remove the sump on a 1500 (specifically 1980)
> without
> removing the eingine? I thought it was and I am absolutely sure that
> I
> have removed the sump on an earlier spit (Mk1 or MkII) without
> removing the
> engine. It has been a while (almose 30 years) and I can't remember if
> I
> had to remove the engine mounts and raise the engine, but I don't
> think so.
>
> I know someonw with a 1500 who tried to remove the pan and could not
> get
> it out. He wants to now if there is a trick or it just can't be done.
>
> Thanks, Sam
To: Sam
After having the arm brake off my fuel pump and falling into the oil
sump. I was able to remove the oil pan, a couple of the bolts were
hard to reach but not a bad job, did not jack up the engine at all.
Dave Simpson
76 Spitfire
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