Oil Pan Getting Hung Up

[4x4tiger]

Tried to drop my oil pan today on my '78 CJ5 and it's getting hung up on something. All of my bolts are off. It's pretty close to the motor mount, but doesn't look like that is the culprit. Seems like something from the other side of the pan. Any help is appreciated.

 

[mylittlecj5]

its probably the oil pump pickup. I think you can pull the pan down enough to reach in there and unbolt it, letting the pan slide free.
Try jacking the engine up a little to give you some room to work.

 

[4x4tiger]

Thanks. I'll give it a try.