Yet another v8 swap

Found this
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The 1977 F150 oil pan looks more likely to fit than the 1990 version.

1977:
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1990:
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Is this a stock pan ? 764711608_2826659617698504_5420550745599324122_n.webp
 
If you swap your steering rack to a fox steering rack (aluminium housing and sport ratio) you will have enough clearance from my experience with a "normal" 302 front sump pan. If it's still to close you can shim the engine mount just slightly.
Why do i know, i put a 5.0 HO in my car when it had the original steering and build own engine mounts. afterwarts i swaped to the fox steering and now i have a lot of space...
 
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If you swap your steering rack to a fox steering rack (aluminium housing and sport ratio) you will have enough clearance from my experience with a "normal" 302 front sump pan. If it's still to close you can shim the engine mount just slightly.
Why do i know, i put a 5.0 HO in my car when it had the original steering and build own engine mounts. afterwarts i swaped to the fox steering and now i have a lot of space...
Thanks for the advice. I am using stock v8 motor mounts if it makes any difference. What do I need to get for the fox swap ?
 
You need offset bushing like this ones:

Beside that you need a steering rack. Should be one piece aluminium housing and a 2.5 turn lock to lock; on my quick search I just found this with 3 turns...

Beside that you should be able to use your old pump or buy a aftermarket one.

Because I build my own steering hoses with AN-fittings and fitted an european power steering pump, I can't give full advice about steering hoses.

But there also complete kits out there like this one:

In my build threat there should be pics about the steering rack etc.