'65 F/S 273 oil pan

[Bob Jasinski]

The original oil pan in my F/S 273 has a rust hole through the bottom and I am looking around for new or used replacements. Most of the used pans i see are pretty beat up and am considering one of the new pans listed on eBay as fitting '64 to '87; 273, 318, 340 engines. They look correct but the drain bolt seems to be a bit lower and at an angle vs the original. Has anyone installed a new pan like this on their early 273? If anyone has a decent pan they want to sell let me know. Thanks, Bob

pan link: Fits 1964-1987 Chrysler Mopar SB Small Block 273 318 340 Engine Oil Pan Raw | eBay

 

[Plymouth 65]

I've purchased and used the Summit Racing pan and it worked well. Looks just like the Ebay pan. 65'

 

[toolmanmike]

If you want a used pan, start a wanted thread and members that have parts for sale, start a sale thread. Both of you are going against forum guidelines. Thanks

 

[chryslerfat]

the one thing I have noticed with the new pans is you will have to put the dent in it on the drivers side for tie rod clearance.

 

[Bob Jasinski]

Chryslerfat, Thanks for the input, that's the kind of thing I was concerned about. Rather not have to modify it especially after it's painted and I find the problem when assembling it into the car!

 

[65 Dartman]

If you want a used pan, start a wanted thread and members that have parts for sale, start a sale thread. Both of you are going against forum guidelines. Thanks

Sorry, I thought it was a Wanted thread. Should have paid more attention to the title

 

[Bob Jasinski]

My fault Dartman, I should have made two separate posts.

 

[BillGrissom]

Yes, the 1965 273 pan (and I assume 1964 and perhaps 1966) has an indent on the side to clear the steering linkage at its extreme. Some people just dent the pan to clear. In 1967+, the steering inner tie rods face differently (up or down, forget, plus wider extent), which clears the later pans. I have a spare 1965 oil pan, but too big to ship affordably. PM me next time you drive to South Lake Tahoe. I'm just 2 miles off Hwy 50 off Watt Ave in Sacramento. Give a heads-up since I don't see PM's regularly. $40 since rare and I'd rather hang onto it otherwise to go w/ my spare 273 engine, unless you want to buy that engine too. It was a HiPo, but the pistons were seized and most were messed up in freeing them. If you need other parts, especially outdated stuff, like 1-pot master cylinder, coils, points, I have some new parts I'll never use and would like to offload. I might need to relocate so lightening up would be wise.

 

[Bob Jasinski]

Bill, I believe I've found one, thanks for the offer, I'll let you know if things change. Bob

 

[65 Dartman]

Sold! Thanks Bob!