Recent content by Daves69

Maybe cut that filter open and see what it has filtered.

FWIW, If you're going from the top with an assembly, pull the distributor. Another option is to raise the rear of the car to cut some of the assembled angle. On a big block, a deep oil pan may cause an assembly to be tight between the firewall and K-member.

If you rotate the crank, you'll likely find others that are similar. Try it and let us know.

I'm no body guy but I'll cite an observation from your OP picture. Maybe it's a clue or no help at all but it appears your passenger side fender may be further forward than the driver side............

Same on '71 but omits "-3-2 bbl." wording. If it helps, this is the 6 quart pan dimensions. Is this what you have? If yes, IMO, just run 6-1/2 quarts, remark the stick and drive the wheels off it!:steering:

Some good reference in these for beginners.... https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/8th-edition-mopar-engines-book.309730/ Manual downloads here....... https://mymopar.com/chrysler-master-tech-service-library-browse-model-year/

Out of the box, what if you shorten up the tube and add such as this for the necessary length?

Maybe this Gates. Check different supliers though...........

A couple links if you don't have them saved yet...... https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/library.shtml https://mymopar.com/

I wouldn't use that pickup as is. Bending the bottom to conform might breach the screen and allow too large of particle into the pump and lock it up. I might try bending the tube a bit out of the engine. I'm not suggesting you try that though. Maybe someone else has dealt with this and will...

Is it reasonably level with the block rail at "any" point of a thread revolution?

Yikes, that's a bunch off level. Is that a straight tube pickup? You might consider a different pickup...... https://www.manciniracing.com/mara402oilpa.html

The rear shoe has a longer pad than the front. Driver side and passenger side.

maybe something here fits the bill........... https://www.shifterdoc.com/Hurst_Replacement_Shifter_Handles.pdf

Maybe an option? I did my driver '69 headlight rings with this...........