Originally Posted by second 70
Probably already checked but most of the aftermarket oil pan bolts are a touch longer than factory and will bottom out and not compress the gasket. Found this out my hemi. I thought it was rear main also. My easy solution was to add 1 grade 8 flat washer to each bolt.
My block has studs for the oil pan, so my pans tightened right up against the block. Thanks for the heads up though.


1973 Cuda 528 all aluminum Hemi, 4 speed, 3.23 Sure-Grip, (JA5) Silver Frost Metallic 1973 Challenger Rallye 340 1985 W150 Power Ram prospector 1986 Camaro IROC-Z 305 tpi