2 Piece oil pan in a '32?

[HIGHTOWER611]

Hey guys.
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.
Thanks

 

[skidmarks]

I i used one with a stock 32 wishbone and it hit. The car also had a reverse eye front spring

 

[HIGHTOWER611]

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?

 

[deuce lover]

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.

 

[skidmarks]

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

 

[HIGHTOWER611]

Thank you for your feedback!

 

[Bored&Stroked]

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:





Earlier Pan - with curved area:





Additional Modifications - to prepare for a reversed eye spring:





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

Good luck!

B&S

 

[HIGHTOWER611]

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