Oil Pan

Elvis · 03-04-2007, 07:48 PM

Well, some months ago I purchased a Canton cadmium plated rear sump oil pan for my '67 with a 302. While I was having my new Edelbrock cam and heads installed I asked my nephew - a mechanic - to put the oil pan on as well. The Canton pan did not have a hole for the dip stick and the directions said that the original hole in the timing chain cover could not be used. My nephew drilled a hole for the dip stick in the side of the pan but I am unable to get an indication on the dip stick. I emailed the Canton tech services and asked if I could use the original hole for the dip stick. They said that there was not enough oil in the front of a rear sump pan for that. My original pan was a rear sump and it worked just fine. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't want to take off the oil pan but I also don't want to drive the car without knowing if there is any oil in the engine. Help! E.

03-04-2007, 07:48 PM	#1
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Oil Pan Well, some months ago I purchased a Canton cadmium plated rear sump oil pan for my '67 with a 302. While I was having my new Edelbrock cam and heads installed I asked my nephew - a mechanic - to put the oil pan on as well. The Canton pan did not have a hole for the dip stick and the directions said that the original hole in the timing chain cover could not be used. My nephew drilled a hole for the dip stick in the side of the pan but I am unable to get an indication on the dip stick. I emailed the Canton tech services and asked if I could use the original hole for the dip stick. They said that there was not enough oil in the front of a rear sump pan for that. My original pan was a rear sump and it worked just fine. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't want to take off the oil pan but I also don't want to drive the car without knowing if there is any oil in the engine. Help! E.