[36cabrioletfrank]

Status update

1. I have replaced my worn out motor mounts with new ones. This has raised my engine.
2. Ray Jr at Helgers in RI found me a 49 merc oil pan. The sump on it is about 1.5" shorter than my present truck oil pan providing clearance for my drag link. Thanks Ray!
3. I got lucky and bought a nice 49 merc oil pickup on ebay at a reasonable price and a straight drag link and gaskets from vanpelt
4. Looks like this is going to work and I'm planning to do the install after Thanksgiving.

SOME QUESTIONS

WILL MY STOCK OIL PUMP MATCH UP OK WITH THE MERC OIL PICKUP?

AFTER I CONNECT THE OIL PICKUP, WILL IT BE IN THE PROPER POSITION TO SIT ON THE SHELF PROVIDED IN THE MERC OIL PAN WHEN I RAISE THE PAN INTO POSITION?

ANY OTHER TRICKS OR ADVICE ON THIS INSTALL?

THANKS TO ALL ONTHE BARN FOR YOUR HELP AND ADVICE! I'LL TRY TO TAKE SOME PICS DURING THE INSTALL AND POST THEM AFTER COMPLETION