1967 Chevy Nova Oil pan

1967 CHEVROLET NOVA
500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NOVA4GOLD
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I have a nova 283 engine and I want to go back to the rear oil sump oil pan. I have a new chevy racing pan, for a nova, also have installed a new oil pump and a new pick up screen, and that's my problem. the pick up screen does not clear the pan. I have called on a new stock pan but the sump only measure about 8" I seem to need closer to 9" for the pick screen to clear?
Richard
May 29, 2010 at 10:57 AM
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HMAC300
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the sump normally sites very close to the bottom of the pan. As long as it clears the bottom by 1/4-1/2" you should be ok.
Jun 10, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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