Oil pan question

[85_Ranger4x4]

Would the stock fox body Ford dual sump pan fit a 1967 289 with the two piece rear main seal? I see some aftermarket pans on the internet say they fit both but I want to make sure the stock ones do too before I drag one home.

Also if it will fit, does anyone have any measurements about where to attach the dipstick tube to the pan?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Well I am pretty sure it will fit, I went ahead and got it, for $10 why not?? Anyway it is out of a 1990 Mustang, one more piece of the puzzle down, about a million to go.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

There were some pans that were made in the early 80's that had the dipstick already in the pan, I still need the measurement of where they had situated the dipstick tube on the pan if anybody has it. Before I actually got my hands on one I thought I would just throw 5 qts in it and measure, but the two sumps are very seperated and I don't know how much oil would end up in each one and my pretty much threw whole plan out the window.

My 289 has has the dipstick in the front timing cover for a front sump pan, so it won't work with this one.

 

[Mac]

I've got one of them pans with the dip stick in the pan at home, will take a picture and get some measurements.
Dave

 

[wade]

I posted a couple of pics in this thread -- might give you an idea.
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=129384#post129384

 

[Totalled]

Someone drilled my '68 block for the side dipstick. The '78-82ish pans with the dip stick are getting hard to find..

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Thanks for the ideas, drilling the block sounds pretty good because I don't really want to hack up this oil pan if I don't have to.

It has never been mentioned before or else I would have gone the block drilling route, anyone have any pics of where to drill at? This is the first SBF I have been around, and the only one between all my friends and family so I don't have another to cheat off of.

 

[wade]

Go to the link in Post #5, above. The first pic I posted in the other thread shows the "hump" on the oil pan where the dipstick passes through the block. It's a couple of bolt holes forward of the back left corner of the pan. Check the block, even though it may not be drilled, it may have a "boss" at the location. The only problem with drilling it -- backyard style -- is getting the correct angle, and not chipping the block out. (That'd be irritating!) If you are comfortable with the angle of the dangle, I'd suggest starting, very slowly (a broken drill bit - stuck in the block would also be irritating), with a small diameter drill bit (1/8" or smaller) and liberal usage of a lightweight oil. Then, working my way up the tube OD. Seemingly easier done with the block mounted on an engine stand.
Obviously, I don't have any qualms with "hacking up an oil pan". As long as the finished product looks like it belongs, and doesn't leak.