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Oil Pan Question

Posted: 3/23/05 10:21amMessage 1 of 9
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TOPTON, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 71 454 convertible, mulsanne blue,a/c, matching numbers, 48K miles

After 34 years of abuse, I think I am going to change my oil pan this year. I have a question for you gurus, My car has 44,000 miles on it, while I am changing the oil pan, what else should I replace in there while doing this? Any input would be appreciated.

Tom
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Oil Pan Question

Posted: 3/23/05 11:07amMessage 2 of 9
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Portland, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Anything, but Stock and more mods to come! SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.
Well if You have the time I would definitely look at replacing the front and rear main seals.
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Oil Pan Question

Posted: 3/23/05 11:10amMessage 3 of 9
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BINGHAMTON, NY - USA
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# 1,I would stay away from the chrome ones,they are simply to thin,get a good heavy guage stock one, you might want to check your rod and main bearings with plasti-gage,for wear ,as long as it hanging out there in front of you ,check the oil pump for wear,and the pick up strainer and tube.of coarse the front and rear seals.and if the front seal is starting to leak,you will have to pull off the timing chain cover,as long as you are doing that,change the timing chain and gears.and as long as you are under there,it might be time to check your starter,and do'nt forget the fuel pump.and you thought you were going to get out of this in a couple of hours.HAH  what a tangled web we weave,when first we practice to decieve.  

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Oil Pan Question

Posted: 3/29/05 12:59pmMessage 4 of 9
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Portland, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Anything, but Stock and more mods to come! SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.

I can't share all the photos, but Here is the oil pan on my engine that I'm building.  Its a Milodon Road Race pan designed for Corvette and Camaros.  Has all the built in trap doors and everything.  Very trick.

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Oil Pan Question

Posted: 4/6/05 7:04pmMessage 5 of 9
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LINCOLN, NE - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 L48 Corvette / 4 speed
How deep is that pan? And what is the part no. I have a 30908 Milodon. Its an 8 1/4 inch deep for stroker motors. I hope it will clear o.k. Thanks
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Posted: 4/6/05 8:14pmMessage 6 of 9
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Portland, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Anything, but Stock and more mods to come! SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.

Hope this links to it.

http://www.milodon.com/oilpans/pg20.htm

Part number on it is31505.

7-5/8" deep.  It has two kickouts so it will need to have a offset mini or power master style starter to work.

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Oil Pan Question

Posted: 4/7/05 6:24amMessage 7 of 9
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Kingston, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1970 Vert Both Tops Kiesler 5 Speed Steeroids Rack and Pinion Stayfast Convertible Top
I checked the price on your oil pan  and that is one hefty price.  I was wanting to install a new pan on mine at one point. It has a dent in it at the front side. Doesn't leak but just looks ugly. I don't believe I need an oil pan quite like that one, yet. 
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Posted: 4/7/05 6:37amMessage 8 of 9
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Portland, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Anything, but Stock and more mods to come! SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.

Yes very hefty, but don't rule out trying to get a pan like this.  I stuck with a name brand, but there are lots of other pans out there that are not quite as expensive and have similar features.

you can try one of the following companies.

Canton, Hamburger, TD Performance Products, Summit, Professional Products, Moroso, Mr Gasket, Jegs, Champs.

I went with a proven piece with all the bells and whistles.  Has four trap doors built in the pan to trap oil around the pickup to prevent cavitation.

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Posted: 4/7/05 6:48amMessage 9 of 9
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Gillette, WY - USA
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Vette(s): 1960 (got wiped out in the Rapid City flood of 72), 1968 roadster(sold it so I could buy the 71), 1971 Coupe Chromed almost everything underneath. Had it since "76"

I have a new Milodon pan I only ran for one season. Motor went south in my other car. Didn't blow or anything and the crate motor has one on it. Part number from Summit is MIL-30700 . Make an offer. Even have the same box it came in.

If it's not painted, Chrome it!!!
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