aero3113 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 Hey guys, I received my oil pan (NOS) last week from Vintage Power Wagons. It is a slightly different shape in some areas but does not seem to be a problem in any way. I was just wondering if military oil pans were made in a different gauge steel. It seems like the new one is alot heavier then my old one. I like the idea if it is incase I ever hit the pan on anything. I had it sand blasted and I painted it up. I will try to post pics to show the slight differances but my lap top has been acting up. Quote
BeBop138 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Posted January 8, 2010 3113......I got one also from VPW for my 265. It won`t be an issue for clearance and I feel too that it is a bit beefer than my old one. My rebuilder said it should work OK for oiling............I had to change the pick up tube.........VPW has them also................Lee Quote
aero3113 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Posted January 9, 2010 BeBop, why did you have to change your pickup tube? I think mine should be a direct replacement.I did not see any thing different in the pan. I have a rear sump,do you? Quote
BeBop138 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Posted January 9, 2010 BeBop, why did you have to change your pickup tube? I think mine should be a direct replacement.I did not see any thing different in the pan. I have a rear sump,do you?Do you have the long block? If so that could be the difference. I was just told by the guy at VPW that it may be an issue and if so he had the part. My builder told me the tube was needed and I dropped off one without looking myself to see the difference. Quote
aero3113 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Posted January 9, 2010 No, I do not have the long block. Quote
aero3113 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Posted January 11, 2010 Well,I tried to install my oil pan today and the oil pickup tube was hitting the side of the pan in one spot. Not allowing me to install the pan. Looks like I will have to order the different pickup tube from VPW. I just want to get this car back together and enjoy!!! Quote
BeBop138 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Posted January 11, 2010 Well,I tried to install my oil pan today and the oil pickup tube was hitting the side of the pan in one spot. Not allowing me to install the pan. Looks like I will have to order the different pickup tube from VPW. I just want to get this car back together and enjoy!!! Well it looks like your in the same boat as I was---I am with you on lets get our cars running.......Good Luck to you..........Lee Quote
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