Stoker Question
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Racer
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From: Suffolk VA
Stoker Question
So I have finished clearancing the block and double checked all the clearances to make my 396 stroker work when this happens...
Put the oil pan on during the latest pre-fit and it doesn't Clear!!!!
So short of buying an after market pan already notched for the larger throws does anybody have a method to "dimple" the pan at the flange area for clearance or am I buying a new one?? 
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You be buying a new one, 3.875 stroke ? What rods ?
Moroso has nice new stroker pan just out a few months ago it's clear finish nice not too expensive almost bought one myself except I didn't need it
Moroso has nice new stroker pan just out a few months ago it's clear finish nice not too expensive almost bought one myself except I didn't need it
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Suffolk VA
Hey MotorHead you got that Part Number for the new Moroso PaN still?? I would love to check it out!
comp--- the problem with using the hammer is that it would bend the flange on the pan and then causing oil leaks. It is not as simple as dimpling a header primary for clearance. I actually need to move the lip of the pan where the throws pass. I was hoping someone had an idea for a jig to use in the shop press or something. I guess I'll try banging it out and then order the new pan once I've relieved the stress this has caused
comp--- the problem with using the hammer is that it would bend the flange on the pan and then causing oil leaks. It is not as simple as dimpling a header primary for clearance. I actually need to move the lip of the pan where the throws pass. I was hoping someone had an idea for a jig to use in the shop press or something. I guess I'll try banging it out and then order the new pan once I've relieved the stress this has caused
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I sent you a PM I'll post it here to for others
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categ...p?catcode=11002
Moroso Part # 20195 pre '80 blocks passenger side dipstick
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categ...p?catcode=11002
Moroso Part # 20195 pre '80 blocks passenger side dipstick
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Racer
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From: Suffolk VA
Hey thanks MotorHead... Unfortunately I failed to mention I stroked my 92 LT1 out to 396cid, so I need the post 80's passenger side dip stick. But hey I'll just call Moroso and have them make me one 
Melting Slicks
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From: Portsmouth VA
hey,
i see you are in suffolk... i'm in p-town. we'll have to get together sometime. i have a 409 LT-4 (see sig) is your car black with a stripe and a wing??
canton has the exact pan that you are looking for. i bought mine through racenet.net
see ya,
sonny
i see you are in suffolk... i'm in p-town. we'll have to get together sometime. i have a 409 LT-4 (see sig) is your car black with a stripe and a wing??
canton has the exact pan that you are looking for. i bought mine through racenet.net
see ya,
sonny
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Racer
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From: Suffolk VA
Hey Sonny,
Thanks for the info but I had Kevkoracing make me a pan already. it's a 7" wide sump road racer with all the bells and whistles..
Yep I'm in Suffolk..nope not balck with a stripe and wing.. Polo Green with Sawblades right now... Got me some new Silver A molds though and I plan on doing a GS Theme stripe and hash marks soon. Drop me an email and lets see if we can get together sometime (**After I get my motor back in the Car**)
jswooldridge@verizon.net
Thanks for the info but I had Kevkoracing make me a pan already. it's a 7" wide sump road racer with all the bells and whistles..
Yep I'm in Suffolk..nope not balck with a stripe and wing.. Polo Green with Sawblades right now... Got me some new Silver A molds though and I plan on doing a GS Theme stripe and hash marks soon. Drop me an email and lets see if we can get together sometime (**After I get my motor back in the Car**)
jswooldridge@verizon.net
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Before i bought a real stroker pan. I used a piece of one inch heavy wall pipe and statigically placed it where i was dimpling the pan.
I placed the pan edge on a 2X4 wood block and went to work with a hammer.
I placed the pan edge on a 2X4 wood block and went to work with a hammer.