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The oil pan on my 1959 261 straight six engine has developed annoying leak at the drain plug. The internal steel block that allows the drain plug to thread in has creased the metal skin resulting in a constant drip.

I'd like to find a decent pan that has not been bent at the drain plug to a sharp angle and instead has the intended rounded radius. Surface rust is fine, I can media blast and clean it up and paint, but I'd prefer no previous leaks.

Let me know if you have one and what you are looking for it?

Thanks

Bob
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Hi Bob . . .

Based on the parts wiki over at the GM Heritage site: Parts and Accessories P&A 30 October 1962, there appears to be no distinction between a 235 and a 261 pan. However, there are differences between the mid 50s version, later 50's and early 60s. You are looking for part number 3760422 which is specific to '58 and '59 models.

happy hunting
stock49

Thank you for that information

At this point I think I could find a unicorn easier than this oil pan, but I?ll keep looking.