Re: oil pan, torque converter

[Don Dulmage <big-d@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As to bottom of the pan t pick up I use 3/8 nuts to obtain spacing as i tack 
it together.hat keeps it close enugh to work well but far enough away to 
prevent it getting blocked or even bent should a pan smack occurr.
don
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From: "C Singleton" <csingleton@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 11:09 PM
Subject: oil pan, torque converter


> i have fabricated a new oil pan for my 65 belv from the dimensions listed 
> in the tech ramblins section on oil pans.  my question is the engine is a 
> 383HP and it has a windage tray.  the new pan has about a 1/8 inch 
> clearance between it and the windage tray.  is this going to be a problem? 
> also how much clearance should i have between the bottom of the pan and 
> the pickup?
> next question is torque converter recommendations.  i am looking at a 10 
> inch converter with 2600-2800 stall.  would i be happy with this for a 
> street car?
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