Oil pan

[Twan B.]

I've just looked on Ebay and i don't know what kind of oil pan i need for my '65 SB 300 HP.
Who knows what kind i need.
Twan
#44079/35

[Joe L.]

Re: Oil pan

I've just looked on Ebay and i don't know what kind of oil pan i need for my '65 SB 300 HP.
Who knows what kind i need.
Twan
#44079/35

Twan-----


I know. You need either a GM #3820000 or a GM #360866. Unfortunately, those numbers were never stamped on the pans so if you have a pan out-of-box you can't ID it by part number. Keen Parts offers an excellent reproduction of the pan you need.

[Harry S.]

Re: Oil pan

Here is an auction by Keen.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/63-67-68-74-Corvette-Correct-Oil-Pan-W-PS_W0QQitemZ390042538314QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item390042538314&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

It is real close, study the characteristics. Originals can be found for about $100.00.

Just check with Keen to see if they will send it to the other side of the pond?

[David L.]

Re: Oil pan

Twan,
The 3820000 oil pan ("thin" front seal) was original equipment on 63-74 Corvettes which was replaced with oil pan #360866 which is almost identical except it uses the "thick" front seal. Starting with the 1975 model all factory SBC oil pans were made for use with the "thick" front seal.
I have a used 3820000 oil pan that you can have for $25 plus shipping but it has a small hole (I think the size of a dime or nickel) on the side that was repaired with a weld. I bought it at a swap meet many years ago and did not notice the repair until I started to clean it. If you are interested I can dig it out and send you a few pictures.
Dave