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Haru 05-03-2017 07:13 PM
1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
I've been searching for pan removal/install and plenty of threads and info (thank you).I haven't seen anything with the 400, so does lifting the engine a couple inches / taking the cap off also apply to the BB 400? It's dangling there between a cross member and the dipstick is out :p

I just want to hear this thing run since I was told it runs. (I bought it anyway)

I also bought a one piece gasket rubber gasket, not sure of brand and 6 quarts of 10/40 conventional Castrol and some Permatex copper. Thanks in advance :metal:

geezer#99 05-03-2017 07:30 PM
Re: 1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
YUp!!
BB is the same as a sb.

One more thing is to rotate the motor so the front rod journal is up out of the way.

Haru 05-03-2017 07:35 PM
Re: 1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by geezer#99 (Post 7933416)
YUp!!
BB is the same as a sb.

One more thing is to rotate the motor so the front rod journal is up out of the way.

Was crossing fingers you were going to say it's magical and can been done from the top side from your recliner :lol:

Thank you and thanks for the tip /cheers

Steeveedee 05-03-2017 09:06 PM
Re: 1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
I have a 400 in my '70, and it holds 5 quarts with a filter change. Be sure to just put in 5 and start it to fill the filter, then check. It should be full with 5 quarts.

Haru 05-03-2017 09:12 PM
Re: 1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steeveedee (Post 7933493)
I have a 400 in my '70, and it holds 5 quarts with a filter change. Be sure to just put in 5 and start it to fill the filter, then check. It should be full with 5 quarts.

Thank you! I may just yank it and start the restore

70STOVEBOLT 05-04-2017 11:11 AM
Re: 1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
The FelPro PermaDry Plus oil pan gasket is the way to go. It is a molded rubber one-piece with steel torque limiters around the bolt holes to prevent over-tightening. I recommend the valve cover gaskets too if running stamped steel valve covers.

midniteblues 05-04-2017 12:11 PM
Re: 1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
It's a pita too lift the engine too pull the pan and get it all buttoned back up even with a one piece gasket.
If your pickup isn't brazed good it's too easy to shift it upwards.
Plus unless you have a lift all that work laying on your back isn't fun.

I would pull the whole thing so much easier doing it on a stand.
And you can get everything cleaned up nicely.

Haru 05-04-2017 12:59 PM
Re: 1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT (Post 7933995)
The FelPro PermaDry Plus oil pan gasket is the way to go. It is a molded rubber one-piece with steel torque limiters around the bolt holes to prevent over-tightening. I recommend the valve cover gaskets too if running stamped steel valve covers.

That's the one I picked up, guy at the counter recommended it. Thank you

Haru 05-04-2017 01:01 PM
Re: 1971 400 C.I oil pan
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by midniteblues (Post 7934028)
It's a pita too lift the engine too pull the pan and get it all buttoned back up even with a one piece gasket.
If your pickup isn't brazed good it's too easy to shift it upwards.
Plus unless you have a lift all that work laying on your back isn't fun.

I would pull the whole thing so much easier doing it on a stand.
And you can get everything cleaned up nicely.
I agree, I kind of want to take it to machine shop and do a top end kit while I'm at it. Any input on that?


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