427W candy...

How is the screen attached to the p/u? Easily removed, if not then I'd also bend the pickup tube. You won't lose any strength. Just keep the face of the p/u parallel to the bottom of the pan. If you can remove the screen easily then you could very easily cut the pickup tube off at the rect. box it's welded to, cut it to length and then you're ready...

BTW, looking good!!

heat and bend... X2 Viperwolf said

You might discolor it when heating it but that's all, besides that's what photoshop is for! : )

So basically, I heat up the bend with a torch until it's red hot, then apply pressure on the pickup until it's about right? Or do I remove it, heat it up, use some type of round metal to create another bend?

I can't have the pickup move left or right at all as it will hit the baffle in the pan.

I'm thinking the bend at the arrow here:

Yup, looks like that will work. Might have to bend it at the next radius also...the one closer to the screen p/u.

Dull red, don't want the whole thing to drop in half... lol you'll be fine, be glad it's not aluminum...

Cool, thanks. Just bought a torch:) I posted on CB.com also to see what everyone else thinks.

So how'd it turn out?

They make brushes for cleaning aquarium parts that would be perfect for cleaning out the inside of that tube. Petsmart may have them, otherwise any of the specialty aquarium places will.

Thanks guys. After talking with some others, I think I am going to go the cut and weld route. It would be quite difficult to get 3/8" from bending without affecting other clearances (pickup to tray etc.).

So who can cut and weld this thing for me? :)

.02 cents here...

How about buying a 351W stock van pan or a Bronco house parts pan and making it purdy by powdercoating it? Just a thought... about .02 worth really... :) Is clearance an issue? Might not have to move the oil pickup...

Hey Guys.....wanted to update all the loyal followers of my build. At this time I've sent the pickup, pan, and dipstick back to Summit Racing for a refund. Build is going to slow down a bit as I'm dealing with some fun unexpected homeowner-expenses right now. I'm to the point of needing to buy some expensive parts (heads etc). I'll post up when I get going again.

Check your pm... screaming deal...

Cool...I'll check it out. This is what I've been up to.....

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I've ordered up the standard 351w oil pan kit (pan/pickup/dipstick) and it should be here soon. Hoping this one fits with little to no mods. I'm wondering about using silicone on the gasket. The gasket I have is one piece rubber. Do I put sealant on both the block and the pan or just the block side like the valve covers?

The one piece gasket shouldn't need silicone.

id just do the corners by the rear main cap and the timing cover. Just a little dot in the corner and call it good.

How are things coming along? Any updates yet?

Speaking of oil pans, what pan is needed for the 351 swap? I got my motor from a 96 F250, and I haven't done the reading to know what pan I'll need to do my swap. Will the F250 pan work, or should I be looking for another? No stroker for me.