big block swap

[bigks3]

I just pulled a 383 and automatic out of a 1974 power wagon. the oil pan is a rear sump. there was plenty of room. But everything I read says i need a front sump pan to put this engine and tranny in my 1970 w200 crew cab. will this setup work as it is?

[WAWII]

Trucks are normally rear sump, while cars were normally front sump. Where were you getting the info on needing a front sump for a truck?

[kurt]

I would swear my 1965 crew had a front sump but someone could have dropped a car engine into it. My engine code, vin number and registration are all different years. I put a 360 magnum in it with a rear sump and was worried but the sump is fully behind the axle.

[soopernaut]

Trucks are normally rear sump, while cars were normally front sump. Where were you getting the info on needing a front sump for a truck?

Sweptlines used a front sump pan but many have found they have enough room to use a rear sump pan.

[digdoug]

[Hobcobble]

Every V8 [318 / 383] Sweptline I've owned had a front sump.
John

[swptln]

Correct, 61-71 trucks are all front sump. 72-93 trucks are rear sump. Pass. are mid sump.