AMC 401 Crankshaft Oil Scraper and Oil Pan Work

A look at a crankshaft oil scraper and a oil pan worked over on the cheap. The bottom of the pan may be welded in the inside instead of the outside to tighten up the pick-up to bottom of pan clearance some. In hind sight I would not have flipped the oil pump pick up as I believe it cause a dipstick interference problem.

[@Godscountry2732]

A vacuum system works well on these motors.No 4 bolt caps ?what kind of power is he looking to put out.A nice pan with kickout s both sides,works well too,but you needs doors.a little tricky to fab.Thanks for all the tips

[@direct998]

I enjoy all your amc vids . but why did you go with a solid roller for the street instead of a hydraulic roller given the rpm range of the intake . also what are the specs on that cam . good job and explanation on the oil pan mods .

[@kataklysmdl]

how was the pickup tube lenghtened? Got a longer tube then bent and threaded it?

[@justindampier9017]

Who offers the windage tray kit? Read online that some modify the Dodge 340 tray to fit the 401.

[@Oldsmob455]

After reading Travatos book on how to build performance Oldsmobiles I'd think twice about putting a windage tray on it. We are probably going to remove this scraper next time the oil pan is off.

[@justindampier9017]

@@Oldsmob455 what does Travato have to say about trays and scrapers?

[@Oldsmob455]

@@justindampier9017 Dyno proven to rob horsepower

[@Godscountry2732]

Why don't more drag racers use oil pans with kick outs ?,seems like a low hanging pan is a accident waiting to happen