FE Power Forums
FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: 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
-
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?
-
Canton screen type tray clears 95% of the time just fine.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Thanks for all the input. I was leaning towards the Canton screen tray, I’ll give it a shot.
Joe Menard