i looped my oil line around the front of the k frame and down to the pan but you vould drill/cut a hole to make the line shorter.you may be able to go streight down with the line thru the k also but with both you must get the line tight on the pump before installing the engine as you will not get the pump out or tighten the line with any ease.i deal with it only taking the engine out every few yrs.i hope it will be that long for you. here is how my line is at pan level.