Extra capacity oil pan
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Mountain Pass
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Extra capacity oil pan
Does anyone know anything about these: https://m.ebay.com/itm/Big-Block-Ford-chrome-steel-extra-capacity-Oil-Pan-351-c-cleavland-400m-drag-/282779006758
It seems pretty affordable but that's what I'm afraid of. I'm curious of any fitment issues.
It seems pretty affordable but that's what I'm afraid of. I'm curious of any fitment issues.
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Are you putting it on the "Beast"? I bet the beast has a rear sump oil pan...the pan you are looking at is for a front sump oil pan set up. Usually a front sump pan is for 2wd trucks and a rear sump is for 4wd.
351M info below. The 351M guru to ask about a quality high capacity pan. http://www.tmeyerinc.com/
History of the Ford 351M
Rumors & Myths
351M/400 Performance Build Up
Bubba's M-Block Ford V8 Workshop
M-Block 351M/400 Parts Reference
As far as that pan in a rear sump set up working...do you have headers or the more common 2 into 1 Y that makes the dvrs side exhaust come over to the pass side then exit in a lone pipe? I ask because usually the dvrs side passes thru the area the bigger pan will be in.
351M info below. The 351M guru to ask about a quality high capacity pan. http://www.tmeyerinc.com/
History of the Ford 351M
Rumors & Myths
351M/400 Performance Build Up
Bubba's M-Block Ford V8 Workshop
M-Block 351M/400 Parts Reference
As far as that pan in a rear sump set up working...do you have headers or the more common 2 into 1 Y that makes the dvrs side exhaust come over to the pass side then exit in a lone pipe? I ask because usually the dvrs side passes thru the area the bigger pan will be in.
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Mountain Pass
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You got it. For whatever reason, the picture had me thinking that was a rear sump. I do have long tube headers. I was hoping to add a high volume oil pump and another two quarts of capacity.
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Read in those link about HV/ oil pumps ect...I think there is some advice about using a Melling oil pump.
Good reads. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ification.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ification.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...orrection.html
More great info.
http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/351m-and-400.html click on the "Oiling System Mod's" and get your read on.
And again see Tim Meyers mentioned all over the place.
Good reads. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ification.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ification.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...orrection.html
More great info.
http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/351m-and-400.html click on the "Oiling System Mod's" and get your read on.
And again see Tim Meyers mentioned all over the place.
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2X on what 77&79F250 said.
Melling oil pump is what you want. High volume / high pressure pumps are not necessary for a truck motor unless you're racing it.
Even a 500 hp 351C/351M/400 wouldn't need a fancy oil pump.
Melling oil pump is what you want. High volume / high pressure pumps are not necessary for a truck motor unless you're racing it.
Even a 500 hp 351C/351M/400 wouldn't need a fancy oil pump.
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Wow, very enlightening stuff! I had no idea oil pressure issues were so common. I just assumed it was due to the poor engine build I'm dealing with. I'm pulling the motor due to leaks, lack of power...etc. This just got a lot more involved...
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