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The oil pan hooked on the 351w hits the suspension and doesnt allow the engine to be put in place. I think the windsor maybe an 84, anybody experienced this problem?
Just buy a milodan oil pan, for the chassis shape and the 351w. That's the easiest sollution, really. I mean, I guess you could try to 'massage' the pan, but, i'd rather spend the money, and buy a nice pan. They are very sturdy.
When you say hooks on the suspension, are you referring to the steering linkage and/or the bolt-on crossmember? You do have a front sump pan, correct? If so and you are barely hitting the crossmember, you can space it down a bit. If you're into the steering, it sounds like you'll need to use the taller '66+ mounts which sit the engine about an inch higher.