full size oil pan for mid size chassis?

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   any experts here who might know if a Galaxie / LTD big block will fit without changing the oil pan?  Engine/trans is from a 77 Landau LTD coupe, and am trying to get it to fit into a 74 Ranchero.  Ordered stock mounts for a 73 Ranchero with 429 engine, figured they would be the same for 74 to 79 since the frame did not change, nor did the bosses on the side of the block.  Part numbers should be the same as Anchor.   Have heard discussions of "stands" here, but don't really see need for them on the 72 to 79 chassis, were there "stands" that pushed the engine up higher??  
slid this combination into the ranchero, without the front clip.  there appears to be conflict with the engine crossmember and oil pan area.  
have not "forced" it but am taking plenty of time as i am working on sand, and am busy with other activities, including work.   

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newmexguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27-September-2012 Location: las Cruces Status: Offline Points: 163	Post Options Post Reply Quote newmexguy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: full size oil pan for mid size chassis? Posted: 12-November-2013 at 4:08PM
	any experts here who might know if a Galaxie / LTD big block will fit without changing the oil pan? Engine/trans is from a 77 Landau LTD coupe, and am trying to get it to fit into a 74 Ranchero. Ordered stock mounts for a 73 Ranchero with 429 engine, figured they would be the same for 74 to 79 since the frame did not change, nor did the bosses on the side of the block. Part numbers should be the same as Anchor. Have heard discussions of "stands" here, but don't really see need for them on the 72 to 79 chassis, were there "stands" that pushed the engine up higher?? slid this combination into the ranchero, without the front clip. there appears to be conflict with the engine crossmember and oil pan area. have not "forced" it but am taking plenty of time as i am working on sand, and am busy with other activities, including work.

GranTorinoSport Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Admin of "The Org" Joined: 20-May-2003 Location: Seattle Status: Offline Points: 2287	Post Options Post Reply Quote GranTorinoSport Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12-November-2013 at 4:32PM
	As far as I know the oil pans should be the same. Ford Master Parts shows P/N C8SZ-6675-A as an oil pan assembly for all passenger cars that legally came with them (in other words I would not expect it to fit a Pinto). Only one pan shown. Should fit just fine. The motor mounts. You might want to check out some of the discussion here on the forum. There was a recent thread about that very topic. Anchor (and other outfits) show an incorrect application of 460 motor mount. It is for earlier Lincoln, etc and does NOT fit mid-size 72-79. Used mounts are out there, as are the Crites mounts. So there are options, but no new factory style ones I am personally aware of. Sounds like a great motor. Good find! Anytime you are sticking a 429/460 into a 72-79 mid-size it is a shoehorn job.
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