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tomslo
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From: Jefferson City, MO
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posted 01-18-2001 10:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for tomslo   Click Here to Email tomslo     
I am going to be doing some work on the ole cat pretty soon. I am debating on whether to just install a windage tray or install a complete new oil pan, something like the Moroso Stage 1 Eliminator pan, that includes baffles, crank scraper, and windage tray.

I know that a different oil pan will require a new pickup. Do I need a new oil pump at that time as well? The reason I ask this question is that I have seen some pumps for sale with the pickup welded to to it.

I am trying to do this all on a tight budget, but am flexible. The car is a weekend or nice day street strip car.

Thanks for your help,
Tom

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1970 Cougar, 351C-4v, C6


Bracketracer
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posted 01-18-2001 01:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bracketracer   Click Here to Email Bracketracer     
In the big picture, an oil pump is important to you enjoying years and years with your ride. Looking at the cost of a oil pump, and the hassel to redo everything to put one in. I would vote for "put in a new one while your there". Just my two cents

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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 01-18-2001 01:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     
I just bought a Canton road race pan a while ago for my 351C at the suggestion of Alex. It was the best $450 I've spent in a long while.

That included pan, windage tray and studs, and pick up tube. The inside of the pan has a beautiful diamond screen set up.

In my opinion, if you plan to turn your 351C over 6000, you need a good pan.

Whether to change your oil pump depends on it's condition. Cleveland pick up are screwed on, so the are not normally tack welded on.

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'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter


Ryan Wilke
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From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
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posted 01-18-2001 02:04 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Ryan Wilke   Click Here to Email Ryan Wilke     
Tom:
I'd vote with the Bracketracer's and, "put in a new one while your there".
It isn't THAT much more $$ and when it quits working - most of the time other things which cost much more than a oil pump also quit working in a hurry! Good Luck!
Ryan

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tomslo
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posted 01-18-2001 04:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for tomslo   Click Here to Email tomslo     
Thanks guys!

Now to find the part numbers- Steve, I think it was you that posted a list of the part numbers from when you bought your goodies. I tried using the search function but didn't come up with what I wanted. Could you repost those numbers, please???

Thanks again,
Tom


TomP
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posted 01-18-2001 05:20 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for TomP   Click Here to Email TomP     
I always build my owns pans...a lot cheaper that way A baffle to keep oil from sloshing rearward is needed. you wouldn't run both a windage tray and a crank scraper, i prefer a scraper myself but a windage tray is easier to fit. I also prefer pans with a deep narrow sump to keep oil near the pickup ... think of it this way ,drinking a milkshake out of a glass or off a plate?

The 351C pickup screws in,but i've also seen them turn out 1/4 turn and out of the oil,a tack weld or a brace off the pump cover bolts to prevent this is wise.

SteveLaRiviere
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posted 01-19-2001 01:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     
I'll look for my catalog, tomslo.

I agree with these guys, $40 for a new oil pump is cheap insurance.

TomP is right about the pick-ups. Although when I screw them on, they sure turn hard when they are getting into position.

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'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter


SteveLaRiviere
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posted 01-19-2001 01:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     
Also, the Canton pan has a neat trap door baffle surrounding the pick-up.

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'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter


Dave_C
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From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: AUG 99

posted 01-20-2001 12:29 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dave_C   Click Here to Email Dave_C     
Just something to add:

Get a new oil pump, it's worth the peace of mind.

But there is one other option. The last time I had my engine out to freshen it I was going to put a new pump in. Always do that. But I had two other pumps with not very much use on them. Instead of buying a new pump I sent one of the used (a Melling pump) ones and had it blueprinted. Sent it to :
http://www.claysmithcams.com/oilpumps.asp

Not that much more than a brand new pump. Plus I am more likely to trust a blueprinted used pump than a new assembly line pump that was assembled by unknown assembly line workers.

The pump had a turnaround time of 3 days and was almost a work of art. Also the pressure was exactly where I wanted it.

Later,

David Cole



Moneymaker
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posted 01-23-2001 10:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     
I have a Canton cataloge and price sheet in hand. What's the application? 70 Cougar with a 351C?

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tomslo
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posted 01-24-2001 08:29 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for tomslo   Click Here to Email tomslo     
Yep, Alex, that's the one!

Thanks,
Tom


Moneymaker
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posted 01-25-2001 01:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     
Here you go Tom. Part number is 15-710 for the street high capacity "T" pan and 15-711 for the pick up. List price is $400 and cost is $250 for the pan. $56 and $35 for the pick up. The road race pan like Steve has is part number 15-730 and 15-731 for the pick up. They are priced at $520 list $325 cost, and $64 and $40. Well worth the money whichever one you choose.

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