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jorgensensc · 08-20-2007, 05:49 PM

Hey all,
I am cleaning up the 350 in the truck, so I pulled it to paint. I dropped the oil pan and was going to use another one that I had. The confusion is that the original oil pan matches the block with only a bump out for dipstick on the driverside. The other oil pan and the one piece rubber oil pan gasket I have the bump outs on both sides of the engine for either side dipstick. The gasket has the hole on both sides, no knockouts, so both sides could be used. If I put the second oil pan (it's a little better shape than mine) and the gasket on my block without the bump on the passenger side, will it leak, or will it work okay? Thanks!
Shawn

Ole Blue 68 · 08-20-2007, 06:15 PM

I've got a one piece universal gasket on my pan and haven't had any problems but i'm not too sure about the pan....

Don't the pans come with a metal plug of some sort? If that's intact then you should be fine.

jorgensensc · 08-20-2007, 06:59 PM

No metal plug, that's why I'm not sure if it will work. THanks for the feedback!
SHawn

jorgensensc · 08-20-2007, 10:35 PM

TTT please

Ole Blue 68 · 08-21-2007, 10:44 AM

I say no plug for the pan, no go.

**truckdude239** · 08-21-2007, 11:02 AM

need [pics to see excalty what u talking about

Richard H. · 08-21-2007, 11:27 AM

If you get an after market pan such as my 7 qt , it comes with two spots for the dipstick as with most gasgets you buy. Regardless I do recommend a 1 pc gasget even if you have to trim it a little. Really reduces the leak factor all around the pan.

Luvlegs · 08-21-2007, 05:32 PM

wasn't this supposed to be simple? Here's a TTT for ya.

1968SWBBigBlock · 08-21-2007, 08:21 PM

Buy a new pan(a good brand please!), a one piece gasket & a rear main seal - call me and thank me when it does not leak

08-20-2007, 05:49 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,006	Simple Oil Pan Question. Hey all, I am cleaning up the 350 in the truck, so I pulled it to paint. I dropped the oil pan and was going to use another one that I had. The confusion is that the original oil pan matches the block with only a bump out for dipstick on the driverside. The other oil pan and the one piece rubber oil pan gasket I have the bump outs on both sides of the engine for either side dipstick. The gasket has the hole on both sides, no knockouts, so both sides could be used. If I put the second oil pan (it's a little better shape than mine) and the gasket on my block without the bump on the passenger side, will it leak, or will it work okay? Thanks! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

08-20-2007, 06:15 PM	#2
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Simple Oil Pan Question. I've got a one piece universal gasket on my pan and haven't had any problems but i'm not too sure about the pan.... Don't the pans come with a metal plug of some sort? If that's intact then you should be fine.

08-20-2007, 06:59 PM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,006	Re: Simple Oil Pan Question. No metal plug, that's why I'm not sure if it will work. THanks for the feedback! SHawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

08-20-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,006	Re: Simple Oil Pan Question. TTT please __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

08-21-2007, 10:44 AM	#5
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Simple Oil Pan Question. I say no plug for the pan, no go.

08-21-2007, 11:02 AM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: Simple Oil Pan Question. need [pics to see excalty what u talking about __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-21-2007, 11:27 AM	#7
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: Simple Oil Pan Question. If you get an after market pan such as my 7 qt , it comes with two spots for the dipstick as with most gasgets you buy. Regardless I do recommend a 1 pc gasget even if you have to trim it a little. Really reduces the leak factor all around the pan.

08-21-2007, 05:32 PM	#8
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Simple Oil Pan Question. wasn't this supposed to be simple? Here's a TTT for ya. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

08-21-2007, 08:21 PM	#9
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Simple Oil Pan Question. Buy a new pan(a good brand please!), a one piece gasket & a rear main seal - call me and thank me when it does not leak __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree



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