How important is the oil pan baffle

[rockfla]

Ronnieroadster


SO I have the later pump and pick up going in, I shouldn't worry too much about the tray missing completely???

[Kube]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Ronnieroadster


SO I have the later pump and pick up going in, I shouldn't worry too much about the tray missing completely???

I can tell you from hands on personal experience, keep as much of the baffle in place as possible.
You will experience lowered oil pressure going up hills and around corners.
My most recent experience was one with a '34 coupe. The owner had installed an 80# pump completely removing the pan baffle. Guess what? Yep, low oil pressure at times.
Installed as much of the formerly removed baffle and the oil pressure issue was resolved permanently.

Do it once, do it correctly.

[rockfla]

Michael

That's what I am afraid of....I don't want to take any chances. NOW the issue is with mine completely missing either getting a whole new pan OR figuring out how to make one and install it??? AND Having one made similar to stock with NO example to copy

[Kube]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Michael

That's what I am afraid of....I don't want to take any chances. NOW the issue is with mine completely missing either getting a whole new pan OR figuring out how to make one and install it??? AND Having one made similar to stock with NO example to copy

Robert, Don't overthink this. You are most likely able to see where the old baffle had resided.
Two pieces of sheet metal maybe 2" in height tack welded to the side of the pan (one each side) and long enough to get close to the sump. You want to keep the sheet metal off the bottom of the pan about 1/4" or so.

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by Kube

Robert, Don't overthink this. You are most likely able to see where the old baffle had resided.
Two pieces of sheet metal maybe 2" in height tack welded to the side of the pan (one each side) and long enough to get close to the sump. You want to keep the sheet metal off the bottom of the pan about 1/4" or so.

Michael
I looked back at on old post and found a posted copy out of a manual of the exploded view of the pan and tray from a past post....I will most likely fab one up out of card board first before I start cutting sheet metal and welding!!! Thanks.

[Kube]

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Originally Posted by rockfla

Michael
I looked back at on old post and found a posted copy out of a manual of the exploded view of the pan and tray from a past post....I will most likely fab one up out of card board first before I start cutting sheet metal and welding!!! Thanks.

Good thinking indeed.

[Ronnieroadster]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Ronnieroadster


SO I have the later pump and pick up going in, I shouldn't worry too much about the tray missing completely???

I have built many early engine's using the same oil pan as yours where the baffle was removed with the latter oil pump then installed. Not one of the individuals who have those engine's ever experienced any issues. The 59A engines have no baffles the oil pan design is identical to yours.

Now if you decide to go off roading maybe the oil in the pan may for a split second get away from the pickup but I doubt you will ever experience anything that will cause such issues!

So overall its YOUR call. Use the latter pump it will work perfectly.
Ronnieroadster