351W conversion kit
351W conversion kit
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351W conversion kit
I have a 55 Ford pickup and I am installing a 351W/C6 in it. The engine came out of a 79 Ford van. I got a conversion kit from Bob's F-100 and the front crossmember hits the oil pan. I think the oil pans are different on vans than on cars and trucks. Does anyone know? 
thanks for any help.
thanks for any help.
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Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Oxford, Indiana
351W conversion kit
Yes, they sure are. The vans and most trucks used a rear sump oil pan and all cars until the 80's used a front sump pan. In the 80's they switched to a dual sump that has two drain plugs. So I guess what I'm saying is that you have three different oil pan choices. Since you've got the rear sump pan and you've got a clearance problem, I would guess that what you need is probably a front sump pan. Anything from a car up to '79 should work fine. Make sure that you get the pickup tube to match the pan. The local parts house should be able to get you a brand new one.
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