351W Oil Pan for the '33

[esff32]

I was wondering if anyone knows if any 351W oil pan will fit a '69 year Windsor block. My casting # is C90E-6015. I am looking for a road race style pan and there are many options and want to make sure what I order will fit. Some designate a year however I believe this refers to a model car year?? Any help would be great. Thank you.

[Olli]

I have a 302 in my '33 and I used a Champ road race pan. Excellent fit. Stays above the chassis too. High quality pan.

I just so happen to have a '69 351W based engine for my Mark IV. The pan that I have for that is also from Champ.

http://champpans.com/index.cfm?event=productdetail&id=147

Olli

[britpit]

To the best of my knowledge, the difference in oil pans is the location of the oil dipstick. In 1969 (your block) the dipstick tube was in the timing cover; later engines had the dipstick on the drivers side oil pan. Another thing about the early 351 Windsors is that they are shorter blocks by .050 (I'm guessing because I can't remember stuff anymore) or so (crank centerline to top of block) and take a different pin height in the pistons than later blocks. I believe the taller blocks came out in the early 70's.

Wayne P.

[esff32]

Thanks guys. I will check out champ pans. I was looking at Levys and also Canton.

[Bob Cowan]

Canton sometimes makes a good pan, and sometimes not. A lot of people (me included) have had trouble with leaking seams. Next time I need an oil pan, I'll call Gordon.

[esff32]

I purchased a Canton road race pan yesterday. Hopefully I won't have a leak problem Bob. I purchased a one piece gasket. Do you normally use Rtv on either side of the gasket or just at the corners?

[Bob Cowan]

I only use RTV in the corners, and at the seam between the block and front cover.

[Olli]

I had a Canton pan years ago. It leaked at the welds....

Olli

[esff32]

Wow. At the welds? Well hopefully I won't have that problem. If I do then I will have to figure something else out. I'll cross my fingers.

[Boz1911]

Can anyone tell me the best oil pan setup for a 408 Windsor? Keeping in mind I'll probably add the electric power steering.

Thanks