haroldpo6 wrote:Griff in Fairbanks wrote:
It sounds like you have an aftermarket oil pan, in which case you're kinda on your own ...
The two big blocks (a 383 and 413) I have access to are difficult to reach. (The 383 my daughter's going to put in her '59 Savoy is at her place and there's a bunch of stuff piled on the doghouse over the 413.)
Maybe Vintage Mopar or Leeann can help a bit, at least to determine if your set-up is OEM or aftermarket. Also, get under there, clean the pan, and look for a label or stamp on the pan ... or plugged bungs (looking like a drain) on the side of the pan versus under it.
The car and truck big and small blocks are essentially the same. Oil pans are different for cars and trucks, due to axle location. However, to the best of my knowledge, dipsticks are more or less straight up and down, through the block. I cannot recall ever seeing a dipstick that makes a 90 degree turn, on Mopar, Chevys, Fords, or Internationals.
Take a look at Milodon 22080.
