I have seen posts elsewhere about the oil pan bolt pattern. Apparently GM made 24 bolt and 16 bolt versions. The latter likely to save money. Also I have read that some early 292 pans had even more than 24 holes with additional bolts up front near the timing cover.
...and here I thought Mark was just cheating me...
(kidding of course)
If it worked for GM it'll probably be fine for me. Luckily the holes they drilled line up with the block.
