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A-body K-Frame notching
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01/22/11 06:42 PM
01/22/11 06:42 PM
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Just got done pulling the engine out of the duster and before the new one goes in I want to notch/modify the k-frame so it's much easier putting it in with this moroso oil pan with the bellhousing attached. I have heard that there used to be instructions from either Moroso or Milodon for doing this but can't remember which had the big issue. I know this Moroso pan is a major PITA to get installed with the blowproof connected. I figure if I notch the heck out of the k-frame it'll be much easier to install.
Anyone have pics of what they have done on theirs to allow easier access to install engine with bellhousing attached?
'70 Duster - SDSS 436 W5 4spd (Gone)
'71 Dodge D100
'70 Dodge W100
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Re: A-body K-Frame notching
[Re: Randy..]
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01/22/11 07:52 PM
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Wow, lots of different ways I guess. I was only planning on notching a bit out of it by getting rid of that lip and then a small part of the top where the pan always hits.
'70 Duster - SDSS 436 W5 4spd (Gone)
'71 Dodge D100
'70 Dodge W100
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Re: A-body K-Frame notching
[Re: 80arrow]
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01/22/11 09:56 PM
01/22/11 09:56 PM
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80arrow
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go crazy, i have loads of clearence for my pan
Rebel
Looks sweet. Got any more pics of the rack set-up? Did you use the stock steering arms? What kind of rack?
forget that last part, I see your steering is on the wrong side. 
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Re: A-body K-Frame notching
[Re: rebel]
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01/22/11 10:42 PM
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I recall something on where to cut the k but I thought it was in a magazine, anyway I did mine that way and it does give more clearance but if I did it again I would cut from the steering box flat area forward , cut the other side the same width and put a bent pipe in between .When I did mine I used 11 gage { 1/8" ] x 4" flat stock, welded in to the cut out area and ground off what was left sticking up/ down. Should have cut the drivers side wider as the pan is about 1/8" from the k. 
it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead
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and what size tubing were used between the the two sections Thaxx 
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