Oil Pan for RF, Wet Sump

[Charlie M]

What are the choices for wet sump oil pans to fit in a RF? The engine I'm rebuilding came out of an Explorer. The cast aluminum oil pan that came with it looks deep (maybe it's not, I don't know). I'll be adding a 347 stroker kit if that makes any difference.

Thanks,
Charlie

 

[Hershal Byrd]

Charlie,
Any stock Ford oil pan with a front sump will be fine. If you decide to buy an Aviad, Canton or a Armondo, make sure that the sump measures no more than 10 inches front to back. There is a cross member there behind the sump and if it is over ten inches it won't fit.

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Ps. I have an Aviad but I really like the Armondo..I put one on John Schnieders car.

 

[Charlie M]

Hersh,

The Explorer pan is a rear sump so I guess that won't work. I'll check out the Armondo. Do you have a part number for the Armondo pan and pickup?

Thanks,
Charlie

 

[Dan W]

Hershal I hope you meant to say 10 1/2 inches. According to my drawing of my pan from Moroso's site(part number 20503) from the front edge of the seal lip to the aft edge of the pan its 10 1/2 inches.I just came in from my shop and measured it and it is 10 1/2 inches plus another 1/2 for the drain plug, which could be removed and relocated or am I in trouble and need to find another pan ? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Hershal Byrd]

Charlie,
I believe we used the Part NO# 401 Armondo pan.
If you want, ask Armondo if you can have the baffle gate box, inside the sump, turned 45 degrees. This makes it hold more oil on the pickup in a long sweeper. They call it a Diamond box I believe.

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[Hershal Byrd]

Dan,
I believe you are safe. My pan measures 10" front to back of the sump. I have 1" clearance from the cross member to the back of the sump.

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[Dan W]

Nothing like splitting hairs here Hersh and I have less and less of them to split. LOL Thanks, Dan

 

I used Hershal's directions and went with Armando. Real nice pan (in my opinion) and the fit was perfect.

 

[Charlie M]

Thanks for the info.

Does anyone have a picture of Armando's #401 pan. I didn't see one on his website.

If I use a T-sump pan will I have a problem with the width? What's the maximum width that will fit between the frame rails?

Charlie

 

Fine fits fine, here's a couple of pictures.

 

And another picture. I need to read what I have typed before I send.

 

[John B]

How much is the Armando T pan? And what is their websit e address?

 

[Alex Hirsbrunner]

Hi John,

It's: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/1624/

The site lists it for $359

Regards,

Al

 

[Neal]

JR also makes road race pans for SBF motors. Nice quality w/ decent prices. http://www.champpans.com/wetsumpfordcircle.html

 

[Ron Earp]

Looks just like the Canton pan which is cheaper. Both are made from modified stock pans and look to be the same internally and externally.

Ron