Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan

Adger Smith · 05-03-2021, 01:47 PM

CP207 Champ is NHRA approved and has the indentions in the pan for Chevelle linkage clearance
7 3/4" deep sump made from stock GM pan core.

I have one at my shop that I'm installing on a 540 that is going in a Chevelle is you want a real life picture.

SSGN · 05-04-2021, 06:26 AM

Barry
Thanks for that tip,I went on there site and they don't make anything like that for the Chevelle,appreciate the input.

Adger
That was my first choice for a pan when Dad started this project however he put a Gen-6 block in and that pan wont fit and I couldn't find any stock appearing pans for this engine. Went with the Jegs (Made in USA) and was pleased with the pan but the fit needs some tweaking.
I ordered the Energy suspension mounts and a new stock replacement idler arm to see if I can find any wiggle room. Thanks for the inputs,appreciate it.

chris ok · 05-04-2021, 02:06 PM

Problem I found w my 1970 Chevelle was the oil pan laying in the front tip of cross member and lightly on center link. The inner tie rods also hit.
I’m not sure if you have these issues or if this is a class car or a street/strip car.
The energy suspensions come w a plate like their transmission mounts. So it effectively raises it an 1/8” approximately.
Hopefully you get your dads car right.

Adger Smith · 05-04-2021, 11:50 PM

Kevin,
I'm sorry I went brain dead.
I knew that and we had discussed all that.
I'm slipping.. lol!

SSGN · 05-05-2021, 05:44 AM

Adger
Anytime someone with your experience takes the time to share it,well I just appreciate it.
Stay safe but above all have fun

05-09-2021, 11:50 AM

Maurice, sent you a message with vender info.

SSGN · 05-14-2021, 08:52 AM

Update

First thanks to all my friends on here,sure do appreciate the input. I installed Energy Suspension # 3.1117G motor mounts on both sides and they are just over 1/8 higher (on the bench not compressed) over new stock rubber mounts. I then shimmed them another 1/8 .This really helped. I then loosened the idler arm and tilted it down as much as it would. Lastly I removed the grease fitting and installed a flush plug in both inner tie rods. The steering will just kiss the pan on a full lock turn. So told Dad,leave yourself lots of room in a parking lot. LOL

Thanks again

05-03-2021, 01:47 PM	#1
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan CP207 Champ is NHRA approved and has the indentions in the pan for Chevelle linkage clearance 7 3/4" deep sump made from stock GM pan core. I have one at my shop that I'm installing on a 540 that is going in a Chevelle is you want a real life picture. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 05-03-2021 at 01:54 PM.

05-04-2021, 06:26 AM	#2
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Barry Thanks for that tip,I went on there site and they don't make anything like that for the Chevelle,appreciate the input. Adger That was my first choice for a pan when Dad started this project however he put a Gen-6 block in and that pan wont fit and I couldn't find any stock appearing pans for this engine. Went with the Jegs (Made in USA) and was pleased with the pan but the fit needs some tweaking. I ordered the Energy suspension mounts and a new stock replacement idler arm to see if I can find any wiggle room. Thanks for the inputs,appreciate it. __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

05-04-2021, 02:06 PM	#3
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Problem I found w my 1970 Chevelle was the oil pan laying in the front tip of cross member and lightly on center link. The inner tie rods also hit. I’m not sure if you have these issues or if this is a class car or a street/strip car. The energy suspensions come w a plate like their transmission mounts. So it effectively raises it an 1/8” approximately. Hopefully you get your dads car right.

05-04-2021, 11:50 PM	#4
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Kevin, I'm sorry I went brain dead. I knew that and we had discussed all that. I'm slipping.. lol! __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

05-05-2021, 05:44 AM	#5
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Adger Anytime someone with your experience takes the time to share it,well I just appreciate it. Stay safe but above all have fun __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

05-09-2021, 11:50 AM	#6
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Maurice, sent you a message with vender info.

05-14-2021, 08:52 AM	#7
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Chevelle Steering Linkgage hits oil pan Update First thanks to all my friends on here,sure do appreciate the input. I installed Energy Suspension # 3.1117G motor mounts on both sides and they are just over 1/8 higher (on the bench not compressed) over new stock rubber mounts. I then shimmed them another 1/8 .This really helped. I then loosened the idler arm and tilted it down as much as it would. Lastly I removed the grease fitting and installed a flush plug in both inner tie rods. The steering will just kiss the pan on a full lock turn. So told Dad,leave yourself lots of room in a parking lot. LOL Thanks again __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin