Sorry, I know the book calls it something besides an oil pan but I can't remember the technical name off memory. I started on the long path to put my 3400 puzzle together yesterday and have already run into a snag. The head is off so I figured I might as well replace the rod bearings and rings while it's torn down that far. I went to remove the oil pan and found at least 2 bolts hidden behind/above the casting in front of the oil pan that the front axle and radiator seems to be bolted to. (See pictures attached). Do I have to completely disconnect the front end from the motor to get the oil pan off? It seems crazy, more like something engineers would do these days, not in the 60's. I'm hoping you all will tell me another way because it seems like quite a bit more work than I was anticipating. Thanks for any help!