Update: I still wasn't satisfied with the clearance I got with the heat and C clamp. I pulled the engine and took the oil pan to my fabrication friend.... this is what I got back. Figured I better just do it right and be done with it. Also wrapped that header tube since the engine was out. All should be good now. Is this pan zinc coated? Should I just spray some engine paint on the pan or does it need to be some sort of zinc coating?
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