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  • James B.
    Expired
    • December 1, 1992
    • 281

    #16
    Re: 6 Quart Oil Pan- How to Tell?

    Joe, I just measured it again. This time I laid it upside down on a table and used a ruler to measure from the top edge of the table to the top of the radius and it measures 2 3/8 + 1/16. the edges of the pan are bent slightly up and this may account for the 1/16 variance; I'll bend them back flat and it will probably come in at 2 3/8. Again, thanks for the help

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    • James B.
      Expired
      • December 1, 1992
      • 281

      #17
      Re: 6 Quart Oil Pan- How to Tell?

      John, how do I specify the thicker 0.041 seal when ordering a new oil pan gasket set?

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      • Joe L.
        Beyond Control Poster
        • February 1, 1988
        • 43221

        #18
        Re: 6 Quart Oil Pan- How to Tell?

        Originally posted by James Baker (21868)
        John, how do I specify the thicker 0.041 seal when ordering a new oil pan gasket set?
        James------


        You simply ask for a gasket set for a 1975-79 Chevrolet small block. The only difference between the 1957-74 and 75-79 small block gaskets is the thickness of the front seal.

        Or, you can ask for the equivalent of the GM #14079399 gasket set.
        In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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        • Mike R.
          Expired
          • August 30, 2009
          • 321

          #19
          Re: 6 Quart Oil Pan- How to Tell?

          Stu, how much difference in brake effort did the different brake shoes make? Thanks

          Mike

          Originally posted by Stuart Fox (28060)
          To add to the power vs. manual consideration is; whether your's is set up for the quick ratio steering. My 63 has that with manual steering and it is like driving the perverbial Mack Truck. I've made mine a little more "female friendly" with radial tires and a change from Sintered Metallic brakes to Matrix Ceramic.

          Stu Fox

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          • Stuart F.
            Expired
            • August 31, 1996
            • 4676

            #20
            Re: 6 Quart Oil Pan- How to Tell?

            Mike;

            I have about 500 good miles on the Matrix Ceramics and they continue to improve as they run in more. The low speed/cold braking is greatly improved over the metallics, and the high speed/hot braking seems to be on par with no discernible fade. Of course, I'm not exactly hot lapping them, but have had a number of occasions where I really needed to climb on them (intersections with cameras, etc.). I'm using a sleeved dated MC for esthetics, but feel I could find some improvement still with better hydraulics. The wheel cylinders I bought with the linings are spect as HD, whatever that means, so I don't really know what my hydraulic ratio (MC to WC) is anymore. All in all, I find them to be a great improvement for street driving. I have a lot more confidence in them, specially in traffic.

            Stu Fox

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            • Mike R.
              Expired
              • August 30, 2009
              • 321

              #21
              Re: 6 Quart Oil Pan- How to Tell?

              Thanks Stu, I have disks on my 65 and am always interested in what I can do to make it a better driver while keeping it original.

              Mike

              Originally posted by Stuart Fox (28060)
              Mike;

              I have about 500 good miles on the Matrix Ceramics and they continue to improve as they run in more. The low speed/cold braking is greatly improved over the metallics, and the high speed/hot braking seems to be on par with no discernible fade. Of course, I'm not exactly hot lapping them, but have had a number of occasions where I really needed to climb on them (intersections with cameras, etc.). I'm using a sleeved dated MC for esthetics, but feel I could find some improvement still with better hydraulics. The wheel cylinders I bought with the linings are spect as HD, whatever that means, so I don't really know what my hydraulic ratio (MC to WC) is anymore. All in all, I find them to be a great improvement for street driving. I have a lot more confidence in them, specially in traffic.

              Stu Fox

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