no manifold yet, want to drop the motor in. oil return line tap where?!?!?!?!?

[JayPat83]

PLEASE! anyone have pics or specific locations to tap the pan for the return????

[IvanAtSPRacing]

I weld them on with the center of the bung on the drivers side of the pan exactly 6" back from the front body of the pan (not the flange) and 7/8" from the underside of the top rail. You will find it to be pretty close to the spot weld that holds the windage tray in place. This will place the return between the front of the motor mount and the back of the AC compressor.



Oil return fitting circled in red

[fiznat]

yeah if you plan on keeping it, watch out for the AC compressor bracket and make sure its a good distance away from your bung. Keep in mind that not only do you need space for the bung itself, but also for that thick *** hose that will be coming out of it...

[240DRFT]

I weld them on with the center of the bung on the drivers side of the pan exactly 6" back from the front body of the pan (not the flange) and 7/8" from the underside of the top rail. You will find it to be pretty close to the spot weld that holds the windage tray in place. This will place the return between the front of the motor mount and the back of the AC compressor.

do you perhaps have a pic of it a little lower?

thats a nice car in the back there

[crzycav86]

Anyone else having a case of de-ja-vu right about now?

[JayPat83]

Thanks Ivan!!!!!!!

[DammitBobby]

Ivan is right except the bung will cover one of the bolts. I moved mine approximately 1/4 inch towards the front of the pan and had to grind my AC bracket.

[JayPat83]

if it helps i am not running it with A/C at all. not brackets, pump, or anything.

[DammitBobby]

Yep that helps. Now you can safely move it 1/4 inch towards the front of the engine. This will allow easier access to the bolt that the bung would have covered. Just measure it according to what Ivan said and you will see what I am talking about.

[IvanAtSPRacing]

Ivan is right except the bung will cover one of the bolts. I moved mine approximately 1/4 inch towards the front of the pan and had to grind my AC bracket.

Actually, its close, but does still leave you access to the bolt. Note the pan is on this motor

[JayPat83]

thanks guys. that really helped out alot!!!! now i don't have to wait on the manifold to get here to tap the pan and drop the motor in. its been one month since i ordered it and had the motor completely together ready to drop in.