Front sump oil pan & dipstick

[Reaper69 1]

HI guys looking for advice.  

 

I have a '79 Ltd 351w that is going in my 1969 fastback.  It currently has a rear sump oil pan.  I checked, it won't work lol.

I know I need a front sump pan, but the one I have now has the dipstick in the pan.  I can't seem to find a front sump with dipstick in the pan.  Other options?  Where else is the dipstick if not in the pan?

 

Thanks.

[det0326 179]

timing chain cover, for the front sumps. Your timing chain cover probably has the boss for the hole and can be drilled if you want or just use a mustang cover.

[Reaper69 1]

Ahhh.  Makes sense.  Just looked, yep could drill it in or get a new one...  guess it's time to tear that down:)  thanks det0326

[Vicfreg 771]

I used a old style timing cover which has the passenger side dipstick hole in it.   Also, if you are running a manual trans, the late model block may not have the boss to mount your Z-Bar linkage.  The '79s are very low horsepower engines, so you may want to a head and cam upgrade. 

[Reaper69 1]

This engine actually had been in my '61 f100 already.   Decent cam, ignition, intake and carb.  Heads smaller combuston chamber, but not alum.  Eventually I'll rebuild to a 393 stroker, but $ going to paint next.

 

No Zbar link.  I have a new t5 I just put behind it.  Modern driveline with hyd. Throw out master/slave.

[Vicfreg 771]

Excellent, nice setup.

I just did a 393 stroker .  So any questions, give a holler.   Check out my project site - "1970 Convertible Restoration"

 

[Reaper69 1]

Nice!  Will do.  I'm sure I'll have more questions as I get into it