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Can I use my 305 oilpan on an L31 Shortblock? (350)

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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 07:00 PM
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Can I use my 305 oilpan on an L31 Shortblock? (350)

I plan on swapping in an 350 based on an L31 shortblock and know it doesn't come with an oilpan and was wondering if I could reuse my oiplan and (flexpate?) that hooks to tranny?
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Old Feb 22, 2001 | 06:23 PM
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The issue is 1-piece vs. 2-piece rear main seal for both the pan and flex plate. I'm not completely sure about the L31, but that should be a one-piece. Since no one else responded, I'll take a guess that your '92 305 pieces will work.

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Old Feb 22, 2001 | 07:52 PM
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Thanks, the L31 shortblock is a 93-up Vortec 350 shortblock. It's a nice piece.
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