oil pan

[kelly]

my oil pan is rubbing on my steering linkage rod. I got one from summit but it looks to big.
I have a 440 in a 62 dodge dart 440. Anyone know where to get a oil pan that will fit or what to do to make this one fit besides pound a dent into it.

 

[khryslerkid]

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/oil-pan-suggestion.75575/

 

[Bart K]

I think you put that one to bed Kid!!!

 

[khryslerkid]

Search the words "oil pan"on here, there's more threads on the 62 to 65 pans.
Here's a thread I started and what I had to do on the pick up tube.
http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/oil-pan-woes.96530/

 

[khryslerkid]

I got one from summit but it looks to big.

What # oil pan did you get from Summit kelly?

 

[kelly]

g3543

 

[miller]

Never fooled with an A-body, but guessing measurements in the hole are a little dif vs a B-body. Might be worth a little checking, to see if the steering link is the same (doubt it), between a stock A-body, and one fitted for a Hemi (such as Hemi Dart). Guessing it could be a drop style steering link, if so, you might need to go that route.
Anyone you know, sporting a BB in one of the A-bodies, might give you a hint.

 

[khryslerkid]

Here are some measurements and info

http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/oilpans.html

 

[5.7 hemi]

I have a 971 pan for an A body, but the 62' Dart is a B body. The 971 pan has a notch to clear the idler arm.

 

[miller]

62' Dart is a B body.

Didn't know that, thinking wheelbase. Thanks, 5.7 hemi!
Still...must be some difference in the hole.