440 Source Fabricated Aluminum Oil Pan
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10/11/10 08:34 PM
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I am pulling my 383 this weekend to paint the engine compartment and while it is out I am looking at replacing the oil pan. I am considering the Fabricated aluminum oil pan from 440 Source and was wondering if anyone is using one and what they think of it ? Thanks, Mark
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Re: 440 Source Fabricated Aluminum Oil Pan
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10/11/10 10:48 PM
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A friend building a 520 stroker went through 2 of these, the welding is low quality.. I would suggest to spend the extra $ & buy a Milodon.... Just my $0.02... 
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Re: 440 Source Fabricated Aluminum Oil Pan
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I have one on my engine. It's not bad but a few things to watch for. First, the drain plug is metric thread so be sure to ask and order the correct one. Secondly, I had to enlarge the 4 holes at the front and back of the pan in order to get it on. I have a stud kit for the pan so I couldn't even get it on until I enlarged those eight holes. Last of all, the baffling is marginal. Other than that, it hasn't leaked yet. For the money, it's not too bad but I'd probably look at a different one next time.
Pretty much the way I see it, except, I would stick with the source pan. I have bottomed the pan out once too many times and finally cracked one of the welds. However, minus the MINOR alignment issues, a very solid pan! For the money, I would stick with this pan. If you don't have a drag link to deal with then step up to a Charlies pan. Other than that, this pan gets the job done and looks great. The sump is just as low as the Milodon, so no change there. 
Steve
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Re: 440 Source Fabricated Aluminum Oil Pan
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10/13/10 10:36 PM
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Thanks for the info. Not sure which one I am going to use but it does give me somthing to think about.
1969 Super Bee High School car I got back
2004 Ram 2500
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Re: 440 Source Fabricated Aluminum Oil Pan
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We had the same issues with Milodon pans!
Owned a bunch of Moroso pans over the years and none of them ever leaked.
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Re: 440 Source Fabricated Aluminum Oil Pan
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I don't have their fabricated pan, I have their regular deep sump pan. No issues.
Same here.
I haven't fired the motor yet but pressurized the oiling system with a priming tool and no leaks. Bolted on perfectly and welds all look good. 
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Re: 440 Source Fabricated Aluminum Oil Pan
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10/13/10 10:51 PM
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I have the 440Source Fab alum pan and love it. The thick pan rail distorts a little from all the welding, just elongate a few of the holes and it's ready to bolt on. I use the Superformance oil pan gaskets with a windage tray, no sealer and no leaks. You can't find a nice fab alum pan anywhere else for 150 bucks.
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Re: 440 Source Fabricated Aluminum Oil Pan
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10/13/10 11:51 PM
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are the demensions the same as the milodon? mine has JB Weld on it to stop the leaks.
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but my Milodon pan leaked they replaced it and #2 leaks also.
