sb400 OIL PAN

[Chris1972]

Are there any diferences between a SB400 oilpan and from a 350 engine????? How can i tell them apart????
Also what is a good price for a used Dana60 front axle???

Chris

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[BurbinOR]

Chris, might want to post this on the main 4x4 board as it is not really an ORD question. I believe the oil pan is the same for both the 400 and 350, but am not sure. Post over there and someone will know for sure.

As far as a Dana 60 goes, if you get a rebuilder (decent shape) for $750 you are lucky.................most cores even are going for $500 needing full rebuilds. Getting a D60 in good shape will cost you minimum $1000 up to around $2000............all US funds of course. Good luck............put a D60 in my K5 last weekend.

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[Mudstud]

I have a sb400 too, but that's beside the point. I'm 95% sure there is no difference however let me tell you one thing I learned from working on a 305. Apparently there are 2 different types of oil pans that will bolt up. The difference is the space between the timing chain cover and the pan. One leaves a larger gap than the other. The good news is that they make a thicker gasket for it so problem solved. Recommendation: buy both types of gasket kits and return the one you don't use.

Stuck is a state of mind!

Mudstud

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Most gasket kits come with both the thicker and the thinner front gasket for exactly what you're talking about.

All SB Chevy oil pans are identical except that the 80-85s use a passenger side dipstick, and the 86 and later ones use 1 piece oil pan gaskets and rear main seals.

If I were removing an oil pan, I'd definitely put out the $30 for the Fel-Pro 1 piece oil pan gasket for older engines. It's worth every penny and it eliminates oil leaks.

Tim
'84 Chevy K10, lifted, loud, fast, and 3/4 ton axles

 

[Stephen]

The other replies sum it up


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