392 Hemi Questions

[MeatMan]

Hey gang,  I'm installing the Carl Casper “Cosmic Charger” engine with the Potvin blower in another build and I'm questioning a couple of things in the instructions.

The instructions and pin positions call for the installation of the valve covers per the attached pic. Looking at the many reference pics I have this appears upside down. There was the wording "Imperial" in the blank space at the bottom but I filed it off because I was just going to flip them but then I decided to check with you Mopar knowledgeable folks. I'm also attaching one of my reference pics for comparison.

Also, the oil pan is instructed to be positioned with the sump forward. This again seems backward to me as the distributor is in the rear, and it drives the oil pump. Additionally with this kind of oil pan without a deep sump the oil would uncover the pump pickup under hard acceleration in the real world. At least in my mind.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[NOBLNG]

This pic is from the instructions for the 392 hemi in the Revell ‘32 Ford. They also show the heads installed in side out, as in they should be flipped over end for end. Thankfully I realized it before I glued them on!

Edited April 2, 2020 by NOBLNG

[Ctmodeler]

The real engine pic shows the valve covers correct. Your theory about the oil pan seems correct that the deep part goes towards the tranny, just make sure it fits correctly in the model it's going into.

[MeatMan]

56 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

This pic is from the instructions for the 392 hemi in the Revell ‘32 Ford. They also show the heads installed in side out, as in they should be flipped over end for end. Thankfully I realized it before I glued them on!

 

 

43 minutes ago, Ctmodeler said:

The real engine pic shows the valve covers correct. Your theory about the oil pan seems correct that the deep part goes towards the tranny, just make sure it fits correctly in the model it's going into.

Thanks guys

[Ace-Garageguy]

Yup...the OEM FirePower pans and most of the aftermarket place the sump to the rear, for just the reason you cite...oil pump in back. 

HOWEVER...where crossmember clearance is an issue, it is entirely possible to lengthen the pickup tube forward and use a front sump. 

Photo below shows where the pickup lives relative to the pump. Obviously, the pickup tube could be extended forward instead.

Oil slosh during hard acceleration would be controlled by "trap doors" and/or baffles.

Edited April 2, 2020 by Ace-Garageguy