BIg Block Mopar:Truck OIl Pan and Windage Tray Installed!

[@soonerlegendspodcast]

I like your longer videos because you go in depth for newbies like myself

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. That’s kind of my plan with the 400 build as well. Then try to dyno it!

[@soonerlegendspodcast]

@@JustMoparJoe I’m looking forward to this 400 build. Kinda off topic what would Ed charge for machine service like he did to your 400?

[@DuddiesAdventure]

Perfect install, I've seen what happens when someone squeezes a ton of RTV into the motor. Instantly packs off the sump when they Rev up the motor. Great job Joe! One and done!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Duddie! I love how easy the big block tray goes on.

[@ninjapumkin]

Your very lucky. Even when I just do a dab of RTV on anything it always covers all of my hands LOL. Great job on the pan install

[@JustMoparJoe]

😂 I’d pick lucky over being good any day! But seriously, I like the grey stuff. It doesn’t seem so messy.

[@moparnut6286]

Great job not over RTVing the pan just enough to get a good seal, and not getting some much on that it clogs the pickup by squishing out, all the newbies should take note!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! You know I like a clean engine build!

[@jamesbehrick9588]

Its good your wiping the excess RTV off, I have taken apart oil filters that were full of it!! No excuse for not doing it, it only takes a minute as you demonstrated.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! I always do. Once I didn’t show it on camera and they ate my lunch in the comments. I try to be more conscientious in these videos in case someone is using them as a first time guide.

[@billsanchez2665]

Quality 1 excellent job Joe!!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Bill! Working on next video now!

[@billsanchez2665]

@@JustMoparJoe SOLID

[@MuscleCityMadness]

you make it look so easy Joe!....maybe it is? idk but ill soon find out lol thanks for the videos

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Take your time and enjoy it. Don’t rush anything. Also, read that book! I need to polish back up on it for the stroker build I have in a month or so

[@cambo1200]

Looking great.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Ready to light it off!

[@pjm8047]

Per nick’s garage the gasket makes the seal no rtv needed just a little on the timing cover and main seal retainer

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks for sharing. I think I work with older parts than Nick does. I don’t mind a little insurance

[@JohnTaylor-kh1sv]

Great video series Joe

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks John! I’m a little behind on videos! This engine is getting installed in its new home now! I’ll post a again soon!

[@lovemyhemi5258]

I love your vids you do great work and IMHO, 42 minute videos aren't long enough...

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! My computer started to smoke when I loaded 6 hours of footage into it 😂. Gotta take it down a notch. I’ll try to post more

[@mikeraleigh9970]

Joe, was there a provision for checking the oil level with that oil pan?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yea sir. Bung on side that takes their dipstick that screws in

[@mikeraleigh9970]

@@JustMoparJoe thanks Joe

[@MitchJohnson-uu5uf]

Might not be thick enough for your liking but the Loctite Hi Tack gasket spray works pretty good, they also have a brush on kind which is thinker.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’ll definitely try it! Especially with a new pan and tray! How’s it work on valve covers or trans pans?

[@MitchJohnson-uu5uf]

@@JustMoparJoe Never tried it on valve covers but had good luck with oil and trans pans.

[@318willrun]

AWESOME !!!! 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Tim! I’ll get to rest someday!

[@johnwilburn]

He may rest now that he’s got me and Hayden’s 318 out of the shop....

[@johninterisano5528]

I believe summit sell a windage tray that it’s also a gasket too.this way you don’t have to buy two gasket.i put one on my 440.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’ll check it out! I have a couple of the old trays. I’m used to gluing gaskets 😂

[@terryhauck2982]

Joe, you don't use any RTV on the top of the gasket that contacts the pan? Why not?

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’ve done both ways. Glued it to pan with yellow dog, and used rtv to pan side. Or Rtv to both sides of gasket. I’ve even copper coated both sides with the spray can and butter had an issue. I think it’s personal preference. Rtv always at any gaps or joints

[@terryhauck2982]

@@JustMoparJoe Thanks. I also made me some studs to align the gaskets windage tray and pan for easy assembly. Great Idea. Take care

[@jameswarren1871]

How tight do you tighten the bolts?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Always tightened by hand, I feel for it to start getting tight, and then watch the gasket. When the rtv begins squeezing out, I stop. If you go too much, the gasket will push out. You can see the gasket push out a slight amount, that’s normal. There is a factory torque spec in inch pounds out there, but I’ve never used it.

[@jeremygood7618]

Quick question how did you mark the dipstick? And did you put 5 quarts plus the filter which would be like 6 quarts? I just got my 440 with the same pan together

[@JustMoparJoe]

I believe it’s a 7 quart pan. We poured oil in, whiped and stuck the stick, pulled it out and cut a line across it with a saw blade. Just enough to etch it well. An engraver would have been nice.

[@cygnus1965]

8 qt. pan. According to milodon.

[@proracing9025]

Hay Joe, I have a 1974 challenger ,440 and oil pan rubs on bar that goes across for steering, not sure what to do

[@JustMoparJoe]

Are your motor mounts worn out? Do you have the biscuit style mounts or the spool type?

[@proracing9025]

@@JustMoparJoe brand new mounts ,buscut , 440 1974 challenger 727 tourq flight

[@proracing9025]

@@JustMoparJoe I have a 1974 barracuda 440 4 speed ,no problems , on challenger I replaced the 440 ,did not have problems with old one ,I must of had a different pan

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@proracing9025 you may can switch to the thicker biscuits like a truck would use. 72-90 model I believe. It would raise the engine 1/4-1/2”. Be sure and check the driveline angle to be sure it’s safe.

[@proracing9025]

@@JustMoparJoe thanks ,will do , there are a few different part numbers for oil pans , not sure what the old motor had on it ,wich mounts or what pan , thanks

[@RT211Racing]

Great video! I had a complete 413 back about 25 yrs ago and sold it for 100 bucks,boy I was young and dumb lol. I Myself like the long videos,ive heard people complain on other you tubers channels about that to,I dont understand it, when its good content I enjoy watching no matter how long they are, thats just me tho,everyone's different. Did you get the Cuda's breaking up problem figured out?

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Ross! Yes I did. Fuel pressure regulator was junk. I also added the inner damper springs that my head shop left out. Lastly, I switched from the stick stamped rockers to rollers. I was only able to road test it, but 6,000 felt great.

[@RT211Racing]

@@JustMoparJoe Thats great! She should run real good down the track now! Looking forward to seeing you run it again soon 👍

[@johnfasanelli4259]

Hey Joe u got any cylinder heads u would sell

[@JustMoparJoe]

Got a bunch of 452’s. They’d need rebuilt.

[@qwintenvannucci]

Anyone know why my 440 came with different length bolts for the oil pan and what order they should be in?

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’d put the longer ones in the timing cover and rear main cap

[@cygnus1965]

Longer on the ends is all can think of.

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

As long as the video is chock full of information you can make them 2 hours long 😂.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I could only get to 14 minutes 🥵

[@karlsracing8422]

Loctite

[@JustMoparJoe]

I have a tube somewhere, but have never needed it on a Mopar. Maybe I’m the exclusion 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dts223]

Does the rear sump make it hard to install the converter bolts?

[@JustMoparJoe]

No sir. You can install through the hole where the starter would be, also the sump has the rear pan rail distance away from the bellhousing.

[@dts223]

Thank you!