Heck with the timing cover off, a inch or so of the oil pan is exposed. I should be able tp put some solvent or diesel in the pan and agitate it with a vacuum hose and some compressed air. Drain and repeat.
I like my plan best but that's just mostly because it's mine LOL
I see what you're saying though it should be like slush down the front of the pan past the problem and out the drain hole.
