Agnelli
True Classic
Aux shaft nut method will not work due to no clearance - the frame rail is only an inch from the bolt head.I used a drill with a socket adapter on the auxiliary shaft nut to generate oil pressure when the engine was out. I haven't checked to see if that would work with the engine in but perhaps with the right engine shield removed it might have a chance. Your right angle drill would make it interesting.
Today: dropped the transaxle, starter, clutch, flywheel. Suspended the block from a wooden brace across the engine bay, removed rear crank cover and oil pan. There is a plastic plate on the firewall but appears no port through to the cabin. Hoping I can spin the pump from the engine bay tomorrow to test this afternoon's work: Blue Hylomar, set new crank seal in OE NOS seal carrier with fiber gasket, and pan gasket. Fastidious in cleaning and mounting the carrier and pan to try to get a solid seal.
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