oil pan

[samjr66]

I am modifying an oil pan for a 250. Does anyone know where the oil level should be normally and also if there is any type of sealer you can put on the inside of an oil pan?

 

[Explorer]

Always was afraid to use anything inside the pan. However, I've sealed a few from the outside with JB Weld. Sanded down and painted can't hardly tell it was ever patched. Just has to be super clean. No help on the oil level.

 

[shamu]

I did this. I should have welded the bolts on the inside. It stii does not leak.

 

[Boss351]

Ultra Black and zap the bolt heads so you can tighten the nuts if need be.

 

[Kelpsniper]

i used this stuff for engine building and for gasket replacement. its called the Right Stuff gasket silicone you can get it at autozone, oreileys, pepboys, it works great

 

[samjr66]

That's great. Should the oil level be up to the main bearings? Higher? Lower?

 

[Pa PITT]

On the oil level I say fill it with the proper no of qt's of oil .. Then chevk you stick and make a mark on it.
... I had to weld a patc h on my oil pan on the 4BT when I did this swap . I got the measurements and took my pan to a friend in town .. He's a welder forman at a shop . I think it cost me about $35.00 but it has never leaked a drop.