The latest situation with my 57 Chevy. Whatever oil pan this is from has the drain plug in the very front, can't get it (plug) out since it hits hard against the 57 steering linkage. With the wheels straight ahead provides the max clearance, about 1/2" between steering and pan, turn hard left or right puts steering up against the pan. I managed to get the oil plug out by prying on the steering with a pry bar. But I can't get it back in now. I have to either drop the steering linkage or change the height of the engine temporarily. I'm going to remove front engine mounts and use jack to lower engine to gain drain plug access temporarily just to screw it back in. Ideally the pan needs to be changed, which I don't want to do, lazy as usual. However my question is have any of you used the one piece oil pan gaskets made for these? Would make install laying on my back easier. Just concerned if they seal properly. I see both Felpro and Victor ones and china copies but I'll stay away from those.
Another question, just curious on what cars came with sbc oil pan with front drain plug, 58-64?? Most seem to be on the side and 55-57 originals had rear bottom location.
Another question, just curious on what cars came with sbc oil pan with front drain plug, 58-64?? Most seem to be on the side and 55-57 originals had rear bottom location.