1968 427 L-71 correct oil pan

[Rocco S.]

Re: 1968 427 L-71 correct oil pan

Joe,

Thanks for the info. It was hard to find any info on this "curved" tray other than it was factory installed on L-88. I recently acquired this at an estate sale and have no use for it so if anyone is interested....

Rocco

[Scott R.]

Re: 1968 427 L-71 correct oil pan

Hi Joe, Only my phonr number is Long Beach, I lived/worked in Ca. for 34 years, now in glorious Florida ! Scott

[Scott R.]

Re: 1968 427 L-71 correct oil pan

Question, Is it possible to remove timing gear cover without lowering the oil pan ? the extra 8" timing cover I have looks like it can be removed using care not to damage anything ? Scott

[Mike T.]

Re: 1968 427 L-71 correct oil pan

Scott - Yes, the timing cover can be removed without lowering the oil pan. My 65 L78 Roadster had a 454 in it when I bought it.
Correction, a 454 with a 'Flat Cam'. I pulled the timing cover and then the cam (after hoisting the engine up a couple inches to clear the core support X-brace) and after installing a new cam, and with lots of scraping and cleaning, reinstalled the timing cover and no leaks.
That did include a lot of careful scraping and cleaning to try to minimize
any silicone or gasket debris from dropping down into the pan.
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[Scott R.]

Re: 1968 427 L-71 correct oil pan

hI Mike, thanks for the info, I have the motor standing on flywheel end, after I lossened the pan bolts it came out easily, I also took the pan off to see if it has all the parts it should and it looked great. Scott