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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Engine swap question

I will be swapping a 300 out of a 79 van into my 78 which also has a 300. I noticed that the oil pans are different on the two engines ( the sump is at the back of the engine on the van) and I was wondering if I will have to switch them. I don't see any clearence issue's but just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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As I recollect, you'll have to swap the Pans out.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Thanks Col, I will check that out closer and crawl underneath and take some measurements.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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There's a difference in the Cross Member because of the type of vehicle that is was installed in.
I'm unable to locate my books @ present, we moved into a 1st home & I'm still unable to find most of my research material or I'd have a more definitive answer for you.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Hey no problem, I know how that goes, we moved 5 years ago and I am stilling finding stuff. LOL.
 
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