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TripleJ

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windage tray
« on: November 21, 2018, 09:51:02 PM »
Anyone have any good or bad experiences with aftermarket windage trays pertaining to fit issues on  4.250 stroker kits? Thanks


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Re: windage tray
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2018, 08:17:28 AM »
Long ago I tried a Canton windage tray for my stock 428.  I cut the heck out of it trying to get it to clear the rods.  Seems maybe at that time they only made them to fit 390 cranks?  I gave up and used a stock tray with issue.

I don't know if they ever got it figured out?  Has anyone tried one in the last 15 yrs?
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Re: windage tray
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2018, 08:22:11 AM »
Canton screen type tray clears 95% of the time just fine.
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Re: windage tray
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2018, 10:14:02 AM »
Word of advice though, while the pan is off, make sure the dipstick will slide in properly without hitting the screen/pan. I've had that issue both times that the Canton screen was used.
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Re: windage tray
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2018, 10:55:07 AM »
Doug's advice is spot on, even with Ford versions, for some reason they never give enough room for the front mounted dipstick  Always mock it up with a few bolts and try the dipstick

I use the Ford style trays and drill a bunch of big holes on the downward path of the oil.  I am not sure it does anything, but I think to think it works as a bit of a stripper.  If nothing, it likely drains a bit faster.



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Re: windage tray
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2018, 11:10:59 AM »
Quote from: TripleJ on November 21, 2018, 09:51:02 PM
Anyone have any good or bad experiences with aftermarket windage trays pertaining to fit issues on  4.250 stroker kits? Thanks


Joe Menard

I bought the Canton louvered version when I built my 504. P/N 20-938P. It clears a 4.375 stroke with 2.2 Scat rods. But its close. Cant confirm the dipstick clearance since I used a 4x4 pan.


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Re: windage tray
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2018, 07:55:25 PM »
Thanks for all the input. I was leaning towards the Canton screen tray, I’ll give it a shot.   

Joe Menard
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