Oil pan /pump interchangeable?

Sorry about the multiple post but I figure a new topic was in order. I got the excalibur chevy for a repower and 2 blocks before drop off the driver had to lock up his brakes because the person in front decided she needed to go left. So my engine broke loose and smashed the oil pan . Will an automotive oil pan work ? Will a automotive pick up work ? The cost is a fraction of marine . 40$ vs 240
Thanks
Dan

The pickup has to be compatible with the pan I’ve got a couple sbc’s in parts.
If the pickup is pressed in the pump it’s a good idea to tack weld it so it stays put.
Where are you in NC? I’m close to New Bern. If you’re going to White Lake, I could bring some parts.

Dan,
What broke loose? Was it in the boat or in the back of your truck? Ether way I'm sorry to hear about the mishap.

malibud wrote: the engine has 2000 hours new cam chain ??? thanks

I'm lost, you bought a used engine with 2000 hrs on it??? It has a new cam chain or you want to replace it???

Got it. If it was mine I'd R&R the cam chain with a good double roller.
Since the engine is out and the pan needs to be replaced. I'd pull the bearing caps and check the main and rod bearings. 1900 hrs fresh bearings = no brainer.

Get a double rolled timing set. you'll get a chain, crank gear & cam gear.
Lots of good ones Melling, Craine, Jegs the double roller style will out last everything else in the engine.
To re-install the timing cover I like to use Hi-Tack gasket sealant on the paper gaskets and use BLACK rtv at the timing cover / oil pan joint. The blue "ultra" rtv will swell in contact with oil(very common mistake)   

If you want to change the main/rod bearings remove one cap each. The bearing will be marked with the size (on the cap side) It may say std./.010/.020 that's the size the crank is ground to. It's common for the mains & rods to be different. Buy the same size and replace one at a time. One half will come right out of the cap and CAREFULLY spin the other half off the crank.
The hardest is the thrust bearing
(#3 i think) its thick from front to back and controls crank end play.

Hope I didn't scare ya.


Once you do one you'll get the hang of it.