Oil Pan: Description and Operation
Oil SumpThe oil sump is bolted to the bottom of the cylinder block and the front cover and is sealed to both components with a one-piece gasket. A removable baffle to prevent oil surge is fitted in the sump. The oil pick-up pipe and strainer assembly is positioned within the sump. The assembly is attached at the pick-up end to a stud screwed into number four main bearing cap and at the delivery end to the oil pump. The oil drain plug is located in the bottom of the sump and is sealed with a washer.