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Reds34 · 01-22-2025, 05:47 PM

Guys,

I have a question regarding fitment of oil pans on different blocks. I have a '37 block engine that has what appears to be a '34 oil pan. I am looking to put an oil filter on the engine and would like to send the return oil to the pan. If I locate another '35-48 pan, it should fit on the engine without issue, correct? I would have to crawl under the truck, but I don't think I should have an issue with fitment into the truck. Is it an issue that the block vent on the bottom passenger side of the block is covered with the '34 pan?

Now, if I switch pans, do I also need to switch oil pumps? I'm assuming (we all know what that does) that you need to use a '32-'34 pump with a '32-'34 pan and the newer pumps with the newer pans?

Thanks for all the help.

Red

01-22-2025, 05:47 PM	#1
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 548	Oil Pan fitment Guys, I have a question regarding fitment of oil pans on different blocks. I have a '37 block engine that has what appears to be a '34 oil pan. I am looking to put an oil filter on the engine and would like to send the return oil to the pan. If I locate another '35-48 pan, it should fit on the engine without issue, correct? I would have to crawl under the truck, but I don't think I should have an issue with fitment into the truck. Is it an issue that the block vent on the bottom passenger side of the block is covered with the '34 pan? Now, if I switch pans, do I also need to switch oil pumps? I'm assuming (we all know what that does) that you need to use a '32-'34 pump with a '32-'34 pan and the newer pumps with the newer pans? Thanks for all the help. Red