Help using a non MII stock 302 Oil pan

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I am trying to figure out if I could use this Milodon oil pan on my MII.

Milodon 30720 - Milodon Stock Replacement Oil Pans - Overview - SummitRacing.com


I have converted the rack and pinion to manual and plan on running the stock MII C4 bell housing.

I also plan on using a mini PMGR starter, is the main problem the starter to oil pan clearance?

It looks like the pan will clear the rack. Has anyone successfully tried this?

 

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I did some searching here and found a couple of referneces to aftermarket pans.

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/801624-oil-pan.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/438700-project-update.html

Apparently the Canton pan does not fit, but the Milodon pan mostly fits with the mini-starter and a manual rack.

 

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Thanks for the links, do you know which Milodon pan mostly fits? Is it the one I linked to?

Here's hoping someone can share pictures of an early model pan on a 302 in a MII....

 

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There is no 302 oil pan that will fit a stock Mustang II except the original. However if you have a mini-starter and good motor mounts then there is an aftermarket pan that will fit. You'll have to search some of the old threads for the exact manufacturer number. All of the stock oil pans hit on the steering rack and the starter. Some owners have simply dimpled the pan with a hammer in these areas to make it work. I hope that helps.

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feeble

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Have a look at this: Aftermarket Oil Pan

 

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I have that exact oil pan on my MII. I am using a mini power master starter, with a quicktime bell housing for a t-5. I can send you a photo but I pulled my motor last night getting ready to paint it.

 

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Let us know how that quicktime bellhousing works out.

 

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I have been using it for three years and no issues..

 

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I bought a stock moroso oil pan. This is the one I have:

Milodon 30720 - Milodon Stock Replacement Oil Pans - Overview - SummitRacing.com

I am about ready to bolt it on to an old block and drop it into the engine compartment to see what hits.

I currently have the mini starter and a manual rack, it looks like it will fit based on my loose measurements, we shall see!

I am not going to go with the 7 quart pan, no way.

I'll take pics to share when I finally get back to working on it..

We need to document this topic with actual pictures.


Thanks for all the feedback.

 

feeble

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Actual picture :

 

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Yea, I might be screwed!

 

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feeble

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Hammer?

 

feeble

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Here's another one a little more from the side:

These are before I shimmed the motor about 1/4"

 

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That side view gives me some hope my stock pan may work.

Thank you for taking the time to post the pictures.

 

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SpotOn said:

Thank you for taking the time to post the pictures.

Click to expand...

Shawn's good that way

 

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I got a factory stock windsor pan to fit around the power rack with only a little hammer beating. A lot depends on the condition of your motor mounts. If they are badly squished and rotten you are going to have more issues with rack clearence.

Tim