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    Senior SCH Member darknotch's Avatar
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    Tapping the oil pan

    Just heading out to the garage to punch a big hole in my Canton oil pan (still installed) for the return line fitting........... Anybody have any last words of wisdom and or tips ???????

    Thanks
    Jason

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    If the sway bar is on take off cause you have alot more room. Just so happened mine was long gone when i did my blower. :D

    Take your time :)
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    Don't fear tapping the pan :D It's not to bad of an ordeal. Just take your time and when you get to tapping it pack the tap in hvy grease, work it in evenly & slowly a little, back it out, clean it off and repack with grease, tap a little further and keep repeating til ya get thru.
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    Thanks for the tips guys, it took a little while but it is done, no problems. Hopefully smooth sailing from here.......
    Jason

    92 Notch w/ S-trim (6.87/2.95), 04 PMS, UPR pipe, WMS w/b, GT-40Y heads, Cobra manifold, B303, 1.6 stud r/r, 65mm TB, 80mm Pro-M, 42# injectors, FRPP balancer, FRPP aluminum rad, FRPP blue hose kit, Ramcharger fan, Edelbrock w/p, Canton 7qt pan, MAC 1 5/8" shorties, MAC catted H-pipe, Flowmaster cat back, MAC springs, Tokico HPs, MM c/c plates, Steeda X2s, MM adj. rears, Cobra brakes, 17" Cobra R's, 3.55 gears, aluminum d/s, Hurst, Cobra clutch, Kenny Brown subs + K-brace, Ultra-lites, MSD 6AL, GSS340-255lph intank.

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    In addition to all the things mentioned above, after tapping my pan I changed the oil/filter and installed magnetic drain plugs for added insurance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chuckash
    In addition to all the things mentioned above, after tapping my pan I changed the oil/filter and installed magnetic drain plugs for added insurance.
    A strong magnet from a hobby store is a good idea for any engine. You can see what floating around in your engine at every oil change.

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    Do you put that magnet on the oil filter then cut the filter open?

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    Anyone try the FilterMag oil filter magnets? Worth the investment?
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    On the canton oil pans the dipstick screws into the side of the pan... if the correct fittings can be found would it be a bad idea to use that fitting to drain back oil from the supercharger?
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    Ken

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