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Clearance Issues

Old Apr 9, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Im working on a 77 vette and i dropped in a sbc 355 and i installed a 6 crt oil pan . My concern is the clearance of the bottom of the pan is at most an 1in. from the steiring component . Should i be worried that it will hit the pan on bumpy roads or a hard dip in the road. Really dont want to find out the hard way ( no oil , sledge hammer trying to come out the hood ) lol . Does anybody no the stock clearance from the bottom of the pan to the steiring component ?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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I'm at work right now and don't exactly remember the clearance but my pan to steering on my 79 L82 can't be more than 1". You have to move the steering linkage to drop the pan on mine.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Yea mine too, i just wanted to make doubble dam sure before i go any futher thanks for the input.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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Come on guys , i know sum of yall know what im talking about ??
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