Canton Oil Pan
 

I just ordered a Canton Oil Pan for my new project a blown 351 and the Canton has the dip stick in the side of the pan. What have others done with the hole in the block?

Thanks,

I bought a 1/4NPT tap and tapped the block hole for an NPT plug. I love my Canton pan. The baffles and built-in scraper are awesome. Mine fit without any problems and cleared the K-member by more than 1/2" (some people have trouble here and have to notch their K-member). I cut my stock pan rail stiffeners to fit the Canton pan for a little added security against leaks.

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Jeff Chambers
Trophy Stock #3
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Chambers Racing Team

I did the exact same thing, I love my Canton, I have the T-pan, and it makes getting to things a little more awkward but the fit was great, and I also reused the metal rails.



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I too did the same thing on my 306, great fit no problems I will say this the dipstick into the pan, well thats a PAIN to bend and get PERFECT.. other than that its sweet install.. I also used factory pan stiffeners

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My mechanic took what looked to be a small freeze plug and tapped it in the hole. Looks clean and hasn't failed.

I press fit a small plug into the old hole. You could probably use a hammer or a mallet to get the same results.

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