C2 Oil Pan Removal

[Ralph E.]

Need to remove the oil pan on my 1967 sb 327/300 to replace the oil pump.
What are the best gaskets to use?
Any sugestions or pit falls that I should be aware of?

Ralph #37280

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 Oil Pan Removal

Ralph-----

The best gasket to use is a one piece-type gasket such as Fel-Pro OS34509T (that number assumes that you have an original GM #3820000 oil pan).

Pan R&R is very straightforward. However, you'll need to lower the steering relay rod to gain enough clearance to remove and install the pan.

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 Oil Pan Removal

I have read here on the Tech Board that there is a preferred position for the crankshaft that gets most of the counterweights out of the way, which helps with oil pan removal. Of course, I can't remember what that position is, but maybe someone can chime in, or maybe you can find it in the archives.

[Clem Z.]

put the TDC mark at the 6:00 position *NM*

[Ralph E.]

Re: C2 Oil Pan Removal

Joe,
Went to NAPA to get Fel-Pro Oil Pan Gasket OS34509T as suggested. They told me it is NOT a one piece gasket. Any other suggestions?

Ralph #37280

[Clem Z.]

one piece pan gasket fel pro

SBC 1957-1974 #1885, 1975-79 #1880

[Ralph E.]

Re: one piece pan gasket fel pro

Thanks,will call tomorrow.
What is the difference between the FPP-1885 and the Fel-OS34509T

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 Oil Pan Removal

Ralph-----

Don't believe what some parts counter people tell you. Did they SHOW you that it was not a one piece gasket or did they just TELL you that it was not a 1 piece gasket? If they order one, then they'll see for themselves that it's a 1 piece gasket. Won't they be embarrassed?

Fel Pro OS34509-T is definitely a 1 piece gasket for 57-74 Chevrolet small blocks (with original pans) unless Fel-Pro changed the number from a 1 piece gasket to a multi-piece gasket set. I consider that chance about as great as the chance that the people in hell will get ice water.

[Ralph E.]

Re: C2 Oil Pan Removal

Joe,
I agree with you. Some of these parts guys need a little "guidance".
I suggested to them to order the OS34509T and we could check it out together.
But I will also have them pick up a FEL-1885 if necessary. Thanks Clem!

[Clem Z.]

Re: one piece pan gasket fel pro

joes # is referred to a OEM performance where 1885 is referred to as high performance. whats the difference i have not a clue as i have only used the 4 digit numbered ones

[Wayne P.]

Re: C2 Oil Pan Removal

I ordered one last week based on a post here. It was 4 piece. At least that's what the parts guy said when it came in. I didn't see it.

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 Oil Pan Removal

Wayne-----

Are you saying that the Fel Pro OS34509T turned out to be a 4 piece gasket? Attached is a photo of a Fel-Pro OS34509T gasket that I have here. The box was never even previously opened; I just opened it here for the first time to take the pictures.

So, unless Fel-Pro has completely changed the gasket that they market as an OS34509T, which seems extremely unlikely to me as it would cause mass confusion, then the OS34509T is a 1 piece gasket.

[Joe L.]

Another Photo

Here's a photo of the box and the complete gasket

[Joe L.]

Yet Another Photo

Here's a photo of the major label on the box.

[Stephen B.]

Re: Yet Another Photo

I believe it is listed as a muti part kit but the other parts are new bolts because the gasket is thicker I have used quite a few of these kits and like the results but the draw back is the bright blue color small price to avoid oil leaks steve