1962 340 hp oil pan?

[John M.]

Does anybody know the correct oil pan for a 1962 340 hp corvette?
Is it a 3 step or 2 step pan?
Is the oil pan #359937 a replacement pan only?
Thanks.
Karl.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1962 340 hp oil pan?

Does anybody know the correct oil pan for a 1962 340 hp corvette?
Is it a 3 step or 2 step pan?
Is the oil pan #359937 a replacement pan only?
Thanks.
Karl.

Karl or John------

ALL 1962 Corvettes originally used a "3 step" oil pan. The "2 step" pan was first used for the 1963 model year. So, 1962 with 340 hp uses the "3 step" pan; 1963 with 340 hp use the "2 step" pan.

The GM #359937 was a SERVICE oil pan applicable to 1957-62 Corvettes. However, it is VERY similar to the pan originally used for 1962 Corvettes. The primary difference is the radius of the front oil pan seal surface. The original pans used a .22" thick seal; the 359937 uses a .41" thick seal.

[David L.]

Re: 1962 340 hp oil pan?

The part number according to my 1963 Chevrolet Parts Catalog (effective Oct. 1962) is 3789629. GM # 3789629 was discontinued in April 1977 according to Chevrolet Parts History and replaced by GM # 359937.