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Topic: oil pan
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ricky greene
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: nashville tennessee usa
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 07-28-2006 11:47 AM
 
I got a oil pan at drive wire.It said it was for 75-78 mustang II. I also look at the oil pans for 70 -73 mustangs it listed the same oil pan. it is for a 302 v8.I heard they are not the same on 70-73 as 75-78.?
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Whitson
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Western Canada
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 07-28-2006 05:46 PM
The difference is to give clearence for the starter. Because of the unique MII small bellhousing/flexplate, the starter moves in closer to the engine/oil pan.A normal pan will fit but you may have to dent it in for starter clearence. On the 351W swap, you beat it senseless. 
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jeffnoel
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Clovis, CA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 08-01-2006 08:57 AM
Not only starter clearance but also the power R&P unit. A standard front sump pan will work if you switch to manual steering (or clearance the pan around the power unit). And go with a mini-starter.------------------
78 Cobra II
99 Expedition 4x4
02 Mustang GT
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