QUOTE - (and also having a raised rear portion behind the sump which seems strange to me as it might trap oil, but according to Milodon helps oil control?).

That bugs me, too. I have that pan on the shelf slated to go on my motor but even if it does control oil, the oil in that area will never get drained when changing it.

I just bought a Kevko 5 quart for a 340 I'm doing for someone and was actually considering it for my deal rather than the Milodon. I have heard from others about sucking that pan dry though with a high volume pump, so we're going with a standard volume pump with a small shim to gain some pressure.

Which pump did you run with your Kevko pan, might I ask?