65 chevelle pan ??

Dennis Paz · 02-05-2010, 10:46 AM

HELP
I have a moroso 21016 pan (sbc) in my 65 elcamino and the drag link is hitting the pan at like 3/4 of a turn either left or right. raising the motor is not an option as it goofs with the drive line angle. Only option I see is dont turn the wheel so much or move the idler arm and the pitman arm?? ANY ADVICE?

Bimbo Jones · 02-05-2010, 12:14 PM

I had this happen when I had a passenger side dip stick 350 in my 65 wagon. The oil pan had a different shape to it. It was squared on the lower sides and would limit the drag link travel when attempting max turn on the wheel. The origional pan or one where it is more rounded should give you the required clearance. In my case I put a rod throgh the block before I had to change pans. But it bugged me up to that point.

Dennis Paz · 02-05-2010, 02:57 PM

This is a 9000rpm super/stocker and needs this pan . Someone has probably had the same problem and could help possibly. Probably need to movedrag link down somehow.

Greg Barsamian · 02-05-2010, 03:46 PM

Are you using a Motor Plate or motor mounts?

Dennis Paz · 02-05-2010, 03:51 PM

MOUNTS
Motor is high as it can go.
This pan is just really bulky up front.
Maybe a different steering stop would work as if I dont do something its going to be leaking soon.

chris ok · 02-06-2010, 11:30 AM

taller motor mounts and/or moroso shims to raise it. moroso makes shims for this problem. shim up the trans and/or cross member for trans. and reset pinion. had to do the same to my 70 chevelle.
or, mark pan where it hits, remove engine and modify pan in crucial area.
or, make your own steering stops on lower control arms to prevent over turning steering wheel.

02-05-2010, 10:46 AM	#1
Dennis Paz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: stockton ca Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	65 chevelle pan ?? HELP I have a moroso 21016 pan (sbc) in my 65 elcamino and the drag link is hitting the pan at like 3/4 of a turn either left or right. raising the motor is not an option as it goofs with the drive line angle. Only option I see is dont turn the wheel so much or move the idler arm and the pitman arm?? ANY ADVICE?

02-05-2010, 12:14 PM	#2
Bimbo Jones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 65 chevelle pan ?? I had this happen when I had a passenger side dip stick 350 in my 65 wagon. The oil pan had a different shape to it. It was squared on the lower sides and would limit the drag link travel when attempting max turn on the wheel. The origional pan or one where it is more rounded should give you the required clearance. In my case I put a rod throgh the block before I had to change pans. But it bugged me up to that point.

02-05-2010, 02:57 PM	#3
Dennis Paz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: stockton ca Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 65 chevelle pan ?? This is a 9000rpm super/stocker and needs this pan . Someone has probably had the same problem and could help possibly. Probably need to movedrag link down somehow.

02-05-2010, 03:46 PM	#4
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 705 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	Re: 65 chevelle pan ?? Are you using a Motor Plate or motor mounts?

02-05-2010, 03:51 PM	#5
Dennis Paz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: stockton ca Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 65 chevelle pan ?? MOUNTS Motor is high as it can go. This pan is just really bulky up front. Maybe a different steering stop would work as if I dont do something its going to be leaking soon.

02-06-2010, 11:30 AM	#6
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: 65 chevelle pan ?? taller motor mounts and/or moroso shims to raise it. moroso makes shims for this problem. shim up the trans and/or cross member for trans. and reset pinion. had to do the same to my 70 chevelle. or, mark pan where it hits, remove engine and modify pan in crucial area. or, make your own steering stops on lower control arms to prevent over turning steering wheel. Last edited by chris ok; 02-06-2010 at 11:31 AM. Reason: grammar, tho still needs work,lol.