Hello
If you’ve seen my previous post, you probably have a good idea what I’m up to with my students. If you want to help our a bit, could use some assistance in researching a small block Chevy oil pan that’ll work for this application.
In the picture above, it appears the oil pan sump has been modified to make clearance for the sway (anti-roll) bar & possibly the steering center link as well.
Would like to avoid reworking a pan if one that’ll fit already exists. My guess is a pan with narrower and perhaps deeper sump than a stock one.
I think there are a couple of clues in the picture for one to estimate the sump size (like the bolt pattern) ….
The engine block is a 1977 350.
If you see a pan that you think will work please post the link to this topic.
Thank you !!!
Yes I found a similar one a little cheaper. The chevy II OIL pan might be as close as I come .
Agree also with Wolf… the center link looks like it could easily rub on the pan in that picture. I’ve also included a picture of the top end of the engine compartment… looks like the engine/transmission might be able to sit a bit higher… not much but every fraction of an inch will help.
If you are not familiar, I would suggest the Carroll Smith Engineer to Win and Fastener books.
Should be required study for budding hot rodders/racers.
