Ok. So I already did the search on oil pan threads.

It seems that Stef's is the leader, except for one very unhappy customer and a possible long wait.
Canton is a close second with no complaints, and an Olsen here and there.

These threads were a couple years old so I'd like to get an update.
Who likes what oil pan and why?

So lets hear it!

DAVE

Do not use MILODON pans. My ex son in law put them on his 540's. the leak and do not fit very well. They were a b!tch to install. An engine builder used a pair on a pair of 588's I bought. These were the 12/14 qt true offshore style. They were also junk. I have run Canton's successfully in the past on 468's and 540's in the past. There is a reason the MILODON's are cheap. My current pan's are Olson's and I am pleased with them. You might want to look at an aluminum pan from Eikert/Hardin for the ultimate. Joe Murray

Your lucky day - I have (2) cast aluminum Kieth Eickert Pans looking for a new home - These also have the bosses for a front mount oil pump - $ 300.00 each. 571-259-4056

Thanks Joe. Milodon wasn't even a consideration. I have all the catalogs and price lists. Olson is $600!!!
Right now I'm really concentrating on Stef's and Canton steel pans. I have reservations about aluminum. But, thanks for offer James.

DAVE

hey Fred, I was gonna call you to see if you had any.

It's a Dart (mark 4, 2 piece rms) 4.5 stroke
I really like the Canton 18-380 and of course I'll need the 18-381 p/u and the 20-850 dip stick.

DAVE

hardin 14 qt pan= JUNK,Crappy fit

I've used Cantons a number of times with no problems. My only dislike with them is the generic , one size fits all dipstick. Check levels before installation.

I had Stef's put on my Sterlings last winter. Really like them.

Dooley pans are good.

Yes, I've read that before. If that's the one I go with I'll install the dipstick to see where/how it fits in relation to level.
Thanks for the tip.
DAVE