what deep oil pan can you usein a 68 a body

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I have a QA1 k frame and use a 402 pan.
 
MOPARHOTRODS said:
running a direct connection K frame what oil pan can you use that won't interfere with the steering
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I ran a 8 qrt morose oil pan on the 440 in my 73 dart with the stock King frame and steering linkage.
 
Typically with an A-body you would use a 187 or 699 oil pan with a big block. Both of these pans are identical except the part #

Tom
 
Tom thank you I have a 699 pan but I'm looking for a deeper pan is there one that I can use that won't interfere with the steering
 
7" deep works in my '69. All manual.
You'll need to think about ground clearance.
 
I want to say the old one from the '70s is a Milodon. The one in the picture I picked up at a bow tie swap. Not sure of the brand. They are pretty much the same dimensions.
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Even this 7" depth tends to be a shoe horn in deal. It's basically a deep "971" pan.
Check this link.................
Oil Pan Schematics
 
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oldkimmer said:
...........Is there a dimple for the idler arm on the pass side........if so yes...........kim.......
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Just unwrapped (still on the engine) and quick looked at the "old" pan out of curiosity from your comment. It's not a Milodon. It's in fact a modified 971 with a part number 9718804 (I believe). It does in fact have a small cone shaped clearance on the passenger side, third flange bolt from the rear.
Looks like an after thought, not formed when made. Maybe 1/2" deep on the pan side, almost 2" wide (more of a radius not a flat), tapering down, about 2" in toward the pan centerline.
If a sketch helps, passenger, bottom passenger..............
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The 20 buck pan above does not have it but....I'm sure it can!
 
I ran a Milodon pan on my 440 with the DC K member. 71 Dart, the pan kicked out to the sides so its not quite as deep as a regular deep pan. No issues with stock steering.
 
340doc said:
I ran a Milodon pan on my 440 with the DC K member. 71 Dart, the pan kicked out to the sides so its not quite as deep as a regular deep pan. No issues with stock steering.
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moparwillybb just listed the Milodon pan for sale here
 
The best 7 quart B/RB pan is the Milodon #31580.
No ground clearance or stock steering issues.
Trap doors give complete oil control.

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Old Man Mopar said:
The best 7 quart B/RB pan is the Milodon #31580.
No ground clearance or stock steering issues.
Trap doors give complete oil control.

MIL-31580_xl_zpswolhnnpe.jpg
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That pan isn't notched out at all for the steering linkage. The notch I have on my 699 pan (which is identical to the 187 pan) needed to be slightly banged out to fit nicely. I can't see that there would be no interference with this one.
 
I have a Moroso 20760 (7 quart) with stock 383, K, and front suspension. I get a little interference at hard right turn but it is not bad. I had the older version for many years and it never rubbed through. I do go easy on right turns though. Clearance to the road is just fine with tall 15" inch skinnies up front.

I would have used the Milodon pan for more ground clearance, but have read about to many folks that say they had to notch the K-Frame with those pans.
 
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kerryike said:
That pan isn't notched out at all for the steering linkage. The notch I have on my 699 pan (which is identical to the 187 pan) needed to be slightly banged out to fit nicely. I can't see that there would be no interference with this one.
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From item description on Summit Racing site:

Brand: Milodon Manufacturer's Part Number:31580

Notes: Pan clears factory drag link and K-member on all bodies.
 
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