Incorrect Oil Pan?
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Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Eau Claire Wisconsin
Incorrect Oil Pan?
I was told that I have an incorrect oil pan on my 76, 350 SB. What I dont understand is that the bolt pattern is correct and the pan seems to fit fine. So what makes an oil pan incorrect? Is there or was there a special oil pan designed for corvettes? Obviously, the previous owner had to change the pan so thats what Im dealing with at the moment. I have the pan dropped and am changing the rear main seal. I dont want to go through the motions of cleaning the pan and preparing for re-install if it is incorrect. Thanks.
Gunny
Gunny
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: San diego ca
IIRC corvette pans have different ballfing and are shaped slightly differently to clear the power steering ram...all SBC pans will have the same bolt patterns....if you ran before with this pan - put it on and dont sweat it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island New York
Originally Posted by fauxrs2
IIRC corvette pans have different ballfing and are shaped slightly differently to clear the power steering ram...all SBC pans will have the same bolt patterns....if you ran before with this pan - put it on and dont sweat it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
Originally Posted by MarineGunny
I was told that I have an incorrect oil pan on my 76, 350 SB. What I dont understand is that the bolt pattern is correct and the pan seems to fit fine. So what makes an oil pan incorrect? Is there or was there a special oil pan designed for corvettes? Obviously, the previous owner had to change the pan so thats what Im dealing with at the moment. I have the pan dropped and am changing the rear main seal. I dont want to go through the motions of cleaning the pan and preparing for re-install if it is incorrect. Thanks.
Gunny
Gunny
I just installed a 1 qt. oversize pan, w/windage tray, and it was the same part # as any other Chevy.
