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How much clearance do I need for oil pan? ASAP please..

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Old Nov 29, 2001 | 04:05 PM
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How much clearance do I need for oil pan? ASAP please..

How much clearance do I need between oil pan and crossmember? I just got the ram jet 350 engine and only have 1/8" clearance, what you guys suggest? repply asap please.. im heading to engine shop in a hour

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Old Nov 29, 2001 | 11:02 PM
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Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
As long as the engine isnt sitting on the frame, its OK.

FWIW, how old are the motor mounts?

If they are "sacked" out it will sit lower in the frame.

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