Conversion Oil Pan

After installing a 383 into my 70 Swinger with my recommened 187 oil pan,(built in indent for idler arm), I still had to heat the pan, and wack in enough clearance to make a full right turn. Is this a unique problem? I could have shaped my old oil pan, while the engine was out, and made a lot better looking installation. Howard

I`ve had similar experiences using the 187 and 699 pans and that was even in an original big block car. Like DusterDon said the 402 pans seem to work without clearance issues, I`ve used one myself without any problems.