I was reading one of the forums and the discussion seemed to be that the 4wd models needed to utilize a rear sump to clear the cross-member. Well I have a 360 motor with a rear sump and oil pump screen from a 1973 F250 donor. However, the 360 did not have the correct main cap bolt with stud.
After searching high and low I could not find a new oil screen pickup or correct main cap bolt for my rebuilt 1971 390 motor using a rear sump. So I cleaned the old pickup thoroughly and welded up the broken support bracket and bolted the bracket under the main cap. Ironically you can buy a front sump oil pump screen pickup all day long just not the rear sump.



Maddog Fender exit headers ready for ceramic coating.




As you can see in the picture below a front sump would have worked fine. I guess my misunderstanding was that a 73 frame would require a rear sump which is what I'm using, but it must be this a 67-72 issue.

The transfer case shifter is real sloppy. Do they normally have some sort of bushing/sleeve on the bolt?


I'm assuming there should be a gasket between the oil filter adapter and the block, but my engine rebuild gasket kit did not include one. Anyone have a part number.

Thanks,
Trent