Hello everyone,

I was changing my oil pan gasket in my 1978 ford f100 302, and i realized it was slightly bent. so i have been looking to purchase a new one with no luck i have tried auto zone, advanced auto, oriellys, napa and just searching online including summit and jegs. Every oil pan i find that it says will fit has the oil drain plug on the side where as mine has it on the rear end of the sump, because if it has it on the side it will drain directly onto the front crossmember causing a horrible mess. So if anyone knows where i can purchase the correct oil pan or has any information id be very appreciative of it.

thanks

 

Is it bent on the flange where the gasket seats? If so you might be able to massage it back into shape with a few light taps of a ball peen hammer backed up by a wooden work bench. I've saved a few valve covers and auto trans pans with that method. The 5.0 mustangs also used a thick steel reinforcement that went around the pan rails to evenly spread the clamp force of the bolts, which may help.
You could also check the classified section on here as well.

 

Hey try this trick if you think your oil will drain on the crossmember.
Take the centre cardboard out of a roll of paper towel, split it lenghtwise, uncurl it and make a handy open funnel with it to direct the oil away. Works great. Chuck it out after.
Also works to catch any oil when you remove the filter.
A new pan would be nicer than trying to tweek your old one.

 

Summits got them but the ones they have a aluminum and cost 100 bucks. Id be heating your up and beating it out.

 

C9TZ-6675-B .. 302 Oil Pan / Obsolete ~ No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.

Applications: 1969/79 F100 & 1975/79 F150.