I'm putting in a new cam in my 350 and Ive run into a slight snag. The oil pan is completely unbolted and the exhaust is dropped. However I still cannot remove the oil pan to clean it. This is my first time doing this with the motor in the vehicle, and im really wanting to get it figured out. So with the motor in my truck, whats the easiest way to completely remove the oil pan? thank you for any and all help.

 

virtually impossible to drop pan in truck. you might be able to raise motor just enough to. 4wd is easier, but in 2wd, next to not happening.

 

I would try to loosen one of the motor mounts and completely unbolt the other and try to raise the engine, but as maxxman says im not sure u will be able to.

 

Thank you both very much. I was able to get the oil pan out by raising the the front of the motor with a jack and a block under the front of the motor. The oil pan slid right out afterwards, and then everything went back together with ease. I really appreciate your advise, thank you.