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Old 03-01-2017, 09:24 PM   #1
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Default 2 Piece oil pan in a '32?

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I have a '40 Merc block going in my '32 but I would like to know if the two piece (truck) oil pan will clear the wishbones or should I stick with the one piece pan. I would appreciate any feedback.
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Old 03-01-2017, 09:27 PM   #2
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Default Re: 2 Piece oil pan in a '32?

I i used one with a stock 32 wishbone and it hit. The car also had a reverse eye front spring
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I i used one with a stock 32 wishbone and it hit. The car also had a reverse eye front spring
Did you modify the pan or switch it?
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Default Re: 2 Piece oil pan in a '32?

If using a stock wiishbone,use the('40-'41) pan that has a inner curve(to the block) at where the starter mounts.That curve allows a little more clearance than the one with the straight edge.
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Default Re: 2 Piece oil pan in a '32?

Switch the pan. By the time you cut it to clear and give enough extra clearance for movement your almost all the way through the entire flange. This was in a car with a dropped axle and reversed spring. Not sure how much difference it would be if it was in one with stock suspension
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Old 03-03-2017, 10:23 AM   #7
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Default Re: 2 Piece oil pan in a '32?

Yes - you want to start with the 'curved' pan - and you may need to heat it and add even more room. This is especially true if you have a lowered spring of any kind. Here are some pictures - just went through this:

Later 59x Pan - with straight area:

StraightPan1 copy.jpg

StraightPan2 copy.jpg

Earlier Pan - with curved area:

CurvedPan1 copy.jpg

CurvedPan2 copy.jpg

Additional Modifications - to prepare for a reversed eye spring:

ModifiedPan1 copy.jpg

ModifiedPan2 copy.jpg

I just used a rosebud torch and a piece of pipe to further contour that area and give more clearance.

Good luck!

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Default Re: 2 Piece oil pan in a '32?

I like your modification. A lot easier on the bench to modify just in case than cursing later. Thanks for your pics!
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