deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
#1079279
09/20/11 02:04 PM
09/20/11 02:04 PM
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an8sec70cuda
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I want to gain some ground clearance w/ my oil pan. I have a single line ext. Milodon oil system and currently using the 31015 Milodon pan. It's their normal deep sump w/ the single hole for the pickup. I'm tired of it leaking from repairs after hitting pavement. The 30931 pan is what I need, but I already have a 30930 pan in the shop that I could put on. The 30930 is the low profile pan but does not have the hole for the external pickup. Putting the hole in it isn't a problem, my concern is that the sides of the pan are not flat so the static pickup will be tilted. I don't think it would be an issue as long as the pickup is placed as low as possible in the sump, but I'd like to hear from someone who has done it. Anyone have any input/advice/horror stories? Thanks
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
#1079280
09/20/11 02:12 PM
09/20/11 02:12 PM
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Posts: 528 Oak Grove, MN
lowflyingdart
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Every time I have seen this done with a 30930, the pick up is in the back of the pan. On the flat side not the angled side.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
Thomas A. Edison
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Re: deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
#1079282
09/20/11 02:19 PM
09/20/11 02:19 PM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,391 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY
Dragula
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I want to gain some ground clearance w/ my oil pan. I have a single line ext. Milodon oil system and currently using the 31015 Milodon pan. It's their normal deep sump w/ the single hole for the pickup. I'm tired of it leaking from repairs after hitting pavement.
The 30931 pan is what I need, but I already have a 30930 pan in the shop that I could put on. The 30930 is the low profile pan but does not have the hole for the external pickup. Putting the hole in it isn't a problem, my concern is that the sides of the pan are not flat so the static pickup will be tilted. I don't think it would be an issue as long as the pickup is placed as low as possible in the sump, but I'd like to hear from someone who has done it. Anyone have any input/advice/horror stories?
Thanks
Had the same issue for years. Wiped out a number of pans, finally went custom. There are a couple of places out there, get one made to your specs, and I think you won't look back...Just don't use a Charlies!
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Re: deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
#1079283
09/20/11 02:25 PM
09/20/11 02:25 PM
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Posts: 2,507 PA
moparacer
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Yep I have a horror story....I ran the 31010 for 3 years with no problems. I just put a 30930 on mine last week to solve my pan clearance problems and after 2 and a half passes spun #6 rod bearing...Evidently moving a lot more oil to the top then I ever imagined and it uncovered the pickup on launch I think.
The pickups for the 30930 pan are slighly further froward and that coupled with the fact that the bottom of the pan is wider which lowered my oil level even further must have created the situation which almost cost me the engine...
67 Barracuda street/bracket car 11.27-119 68 Dart 502 BB 8.70s-152 414 cid SB Dragster 7.65-174
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Re: deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
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#1079286
09/20/11 03:08 PM
09/20/11 03:08 PM
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Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH
WILD BILL
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...Just don't use a Charlies!
Why not?
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Re: deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
[Re: BradH]
#1079287
09/20/11 03:25 PM
09/20/11 03:25 PM
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an8sec70cuda
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Even the 30930 is 7" deep and still a good candidate to get by a speed bump in a parking lot. That's the only reason why I haven't considered running one, even though I'd really like a bigger & deeper pan than the "Street Hemi" 6-qt style.
I agree, but I'll take that 3/4" even though it isn't much. Pretty much my only option unless I want to go to a pan like you're using...which I don't think would be a good idea on my motor.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
[Re: RV2]
#1079292
09/20/11 09:34 PM
09/20/11 09:34 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,225 Charleston
sixpackgut
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adding an inch or 2 to a street hemi pan would be ideal
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Re: deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
[Re: 68X426]
#1079294
09/21/11 12:52 PM
09/21/11 12:52 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually
BradH
Taking time off to work on my car
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Taking time off to work on my car
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Val-haul-ass... eventually
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...Just don't use a Charlies!
Why not?
Curious here, too. I thought Charlie's stuff was highly rated.
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Re: deep oil pans on the street...dilemma
[Re: Cab_Burge]
#1079296
09/21/11 02:34 PM
09/21/11 02:34 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,073 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Niles , Ohio
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Ive run a 8 qt Morosr pan on the 65 for probally 12 years.Never any problems.Ohio roads are terrible.Its never come close to hitting.Rocky
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