Magnum Oil pan/gasket fitment issues
Got it installed. I followed Bobzilla's instructions. I first installed the pan without the gasket. Noticed that it did not seat on the block due to a slight bow along the long sections of the pan. I also noticed that the pan flanges were also tweaked and not perpendicular to the sides of the pan making the gap look worst than it was. Removed the pan and straightened that out.
I then made sure my pick- up was level with the block rails. It was off a little. I then cleaned the Magnum pan gasket as well as the block/timing cover surfaces. Ultra gray in the corners, gasket down, ultra gray in the corners and the pan notches.
Torqued down center out in steps to 200 inch pounds. Looks good. It will all set up until the install. On to the intake.
Thanks to all.
BTW.....here is my home made pan windage set-up and yes I trial fitted including dip stick.
Got it installed. I followed Bobzilla's instructions. I first installed the pan without the gasket. Noticed that it did not seat on the block due to a slight bow along the long sections of the pan. I also noticed that the pan flanges were also tweaked and not perpendicular to the sides of the pan making the gap look worst than it was. Removed the pan and straightened that out.
I then made sure my pick- up was level with the block rails. It was off a little. I then cleaned the Magnum pan gasket as well as the block/timing cover surfaces. Ultra gray in the corners, gasket down, ultra gray in the corners and the pan notches.
Torqued down center out in steps to 200 inch pounds. Looks good. It will all set up until the install. On to the intake.
Thanks to all.
BTW.....here is my home made pan windage set-up and yes I trial fitted including dip stick.