Replacing Oil Pan in Situ

[BornWestUSA]

I just put on a 7 1/2" Moroso pan to replace the 9" Ford racing pan. I used the the Moroso one piece gasket.

The Fel-Pro 5/16" guides that hold the gasket in place are a big help, and I put silicone in the corners to assist in sealing. I was thinking of a system of fishing lines to hold the gasket in place that could be removed before the bolts are torqued... but I thought of this after the fact.

All in all the pan swap is easy, then for good measure I primed the engine before starting.

[BrewCityCobra]

I just put on a 7 1/2" Moroso pan to replace the 9" Ford racing pan. I used the the Moroso one piece gasket.

The Fel-Pro 5/16" guides that hold the gasket in place are a big help, and I put silicone in the corners to assist in sealing. I was thinking of a system of fishing lines to hold the gasket in place that could be removed before the bolts are torqued... but I thought of this after the fact.

All in all the pan swap is easy, then for good measure I primed the engine before starting.

Much appreciated, I currently have the four-piece Fel-Pro gasket as that is what Aviaid suggested. I popped for the guides on a whim but it sounds like that was the right way to go. Thanks!