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1931 Engine Side Pan #489179 01/27/24 10:05 PM
Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 124 Michigan trreinke OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP trreinke Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 124 Michigan	I am in the midst of restoring my engine side pans and one pan has a series of "dents" that are evenly spaced along the bend on the long side. (See images). Does anyone have any idea why those are there or have you ever seen a pan with these in it before? Attached Images

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Re: 1931 Engine Side Pan trreinke #489181 01/27/24 10:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 63 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 63 The Great State of TEXAS	I have never seen those dents on a 1931 or 1932 engine side pan. I have probably seen 20 of each side in the past 50 years. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 1931 Engine Side Pan trreinke #489192 01/28/24 08:57 AM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,262 Likes: 6 Asheville, NC Chip ChatMaster - 2,000
Chip ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,262 Likes: 6 Asheville, NC	The dents look like they would match up to the stove bolts holding the oil pan to the block. Maybe someone put those dents in either as markers as to where the oil pan bolts go, or dented it with a tool while installing the oil pan? Like Chipper, I've restored quite a few of these side pans, and I've never seen one with the dents you found. All the Best, Chip "It's wise to choose a SIX"

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