banjojelly

Hello,
I teach the shop classes at a small rural high school and my manufacturing class is building ramp truck using the frame from a 77 RV, the cab from a 47' Studebaker pickup, and the motor and trans out of a 2000 Ram 1500 that is the 5.2 magnum with the NV3500 transmission. We have the cab mounted where it needs to be in order to have the front wheel openings aligned with the front wheels. If we mount the engine using the rear sump pan currently on the magnum motor, a large portion of the fire wall is going to have to be cut in order to make it fit. If I could find a front sump pan, I could potentially mount the engine with the sump in front of the cross member instead of behind it, saving the cab from being cut. I have been unable to locate even a part number for a Mopar small block front sump pan.

Does any one know if there was a factory application for one?

Thanks in advance.

RacerHog

I'm about sure (99%) that all those were rear sump pans. But some do come with a shallow front area and thinner deep rear sump if i remember correctly. Take a look at the same year engine in a Dakota or a Durango... See if that gets you where you need to be...
Good luck with the project.... Thanks for teaching these kids something new... Cheers