bballron

Ok, so I am trying to change oil pan on my 80 due to cross threaded drain hole. Stock pan for an 80 won't fit due to previous owner adding a bigger oil pump and pickup. Only identification on pan that does fit is the letter K on the pan. Surprisingly Summit Racing was of no help even when I took old pan in with me. How can I find an oil pan to fit this thing.

Please helllllppppp!

Thanks

CanadaGrant

Since you have the pan off, why not just run a tap through the threads? Or drill and tap it for a new drain plug.

bballron

I just did run a tap through the hole. Bolt goes in with no problem although threads are a bit rough. If I put some oil in the loose pan and watch for any drips, is this a decent test????

Thanks

ddawson

Take a picture and post it. Can't be that many different styles.

TimAT

It is. But water is not as thick and cheaper.

mikem350

If the bolt goes in smoothly and tightens...whats to worry? I would put a new gasket (nylon or soft aluminum) on a NEW plug and re-install the pan. Don't overtighten.

They also sell oversize drain plugs!

TedH

I installed a Milodon 30701 pan with matching pickup for under $150 (Summit). Added a new fel-pro 1-piece pan seal, a couple dabs of black permatex in the corners before putting the seal in place and no more worries.

'80 L48.

I started with a badly cross-threaded oil pan drain plug. I went through two different aftermarket pans that never really sealed properly. The Milodon fixed it for good.

Easy Mike

For your consideration: install a stock oil pump and pick up and new stock oil pan.