Technical Small Block Chevrolet Oil Pan Identification SBC Iso Grifo

Hello All,

I just picked up this unusual oil pan for SBC.

Driver’s side dip stick. Either aluminum or magnesium.

Can anyone tell me the manufacturer’s name and exact application?

Maybe it is for marine?

I know it is not “hen-way”…thanks!

 

I remember the road racing oil pans having the wider sides on the sumps.
whatever it’s use it, is cool looking for sure.

 

Looks like it would be for a dragster or a boat ? with no allowance for a crossmember.

 

I would guess boat, or possibly a genset. They use cast pans a lot. Most other applications shy away from cast pans as they fracture instead of dent when hit. Based on the black color maybe Merc Crusier? I have several Merc Crusier SBC cast pans, but none with the side bump outs. Did you get the pump pickup with the pan?

 

@Ryan started a thread ***led ISO GRIFO , search that to see where that pan originated. IDK how to post a link on my iPhone.

 

From my armchair it sure looks like magnesium. Looks at the bare spot, it's dark grey.

 

Check you messages, I’ll help out more in a few hours. Well, 6 or so

 

@Budget36 gave me some help in a PM, still couldn't do it on my iPhone, so I used my computer. Here's the link-
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/iso-grifo.1298814/

 

Got to love the HAMB. Oil pan for an obscure application and you have the answer and pictures in about two hours!

 

I knew I recognized that oil pan from an article I read, may not have been from the HAMB.
It is really cool, would have been great to use it on my roadster engine, mine has the same side sump configuration, designed for road course applications.

 

I’ll take some screenshots later on and PM them to you.
After I was shown, it still took awhile to get the hang of it.
Edit: But I’ve 3 daughters, 22-30 years old. All have iPhones, today’s equivalent to grandkids and computers

 

Thank you!