Hi Tony,

>Can't hurt to try. if it does not come off you can lift the engine until it does.

That's what I am thinking.

>Is it a one piece pan?

No. I already have the lower pan and the oil pump out.

>I will not hit main caps as the engine is a Y block

That's what I needed to know, thanks!

> but it might hit the crank itself.

I should be able to rotate it out of the way.
Thanks,

Csaba