The Other Nick Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'm working on a 73 challenger but having issues with oil pan clearance. The steering rack keeps rubbing and we can't seem to find a pan that will clear. Any input will help thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Is everything stock? More details will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 is this a stock rack or one of the unisteer rack and pinion conversions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clone Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I am running the Moroso pan on my 73 Cuda with stock manual steering box. It fit fine with both the factory K-frame and the aftermarket tubular K-frame. http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/20760/10002/-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Nick Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yea the car has all stock suspension k member all that stuff. It has a 440 in it. The back of the pan keeps rubbing the rack. It was that way when he bought it. We're just at a loss for what pan to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clone Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Is the car in Cbus? If so I can stop by and take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Nick Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 It's in Sunbury. I'll ask him and see what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 sounds like the K member might be offset or tweaked. have you measured it or checked to make sure it is square? I think there is some wiggle room in the engine and trans mounts that might allow you to clearance it. Also do you have the correct stock oil pan? I think there is a specific stock one for wedge motors in E-bodies. A buddy of mine put a hemi 6qt pan, windage tray, and pickup in his 440 powered 71 chally, had no issues. 440source and mancini racing both have hemi pants and pickup kits. Moroso makes them as well but I think they also have an 8qt pan that I hear hits every bump in the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Nick Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 It had the 7 quart pan on it and hit everything. He bought the car now we're just going through trying to fix the previous owners screw ups. thanks for the help guys it's mich appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesselee83189 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 wonder if the oil pan is the correct one thats meant for that car, like maybe it has a charger pan or something on it, when was the year the body style switched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 How much is it touching? It could be as simple as worn mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clone Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 It's in Sunbury. I'll ask him and see what he says. I am pretty much open all weekend so let me know. 614-937-1571 Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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