B&M CHROME DEEP PAN User Manual

Installation Instructions

TH-350 Cast Aluminum Deep Pan

TH-350 Chrome Steel Deep Pan

Part No. 30280 and 30289

(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)

©2006, 1999 by B&M Racing & Performance Products

B&M Deep Oil pans provide
several advantages over the
stock factory oil pan.

The extra capacity ensures a
large volume of oil for the trans­mission oil pump preventing oil
pick-up starvation and added
cooling.

The added feature of a drain
plug allows regular transmission
maintenance and oil changes
without the usual mess of re­moving the oil pan.

Special steel oil pans provide
the above features with a mini­mum weight increase in a chrome
plated stamped steel pan.

Aluminum oil pans have the
added feature of additional cool­ing from inner and outer fins and
providing improved case rigid­ity.

Before beginning, check the
parts list to make sure you have
all the necessary parts. Also
check the tool list. A minimum of
tools are required.

This kit can be installed in a
few hours by carefully following
directions. Read all instructions
first to familiarize yourself with

the parts and procedures. Work
slowly and do not force any parts.

Automatic transmissions op­erate at temperatures between
150oF and 250oF. It is sug­gested that the vehicle be al­lowed to cool for a few hours to
avoid burns from hot oil and
parts. The vehicle should be off
the ground for ease of installa­tion. Jack stands, wheel ramps
or a hoist will work fine. Make

sure vehicle is firmly sup­ported!! Try to raise it 1 - 2 feet

so you have plenty of room to
work easily. Also have a small
box or pan handy to put bolts in
so they won’t be lost and a drain
pan to catch oil.
STEP 1. Drain oil pan. Loosen
and remove oil pan bolts one at
a time, working toward the front
of the transmission. (Note: some
vehicles will require removal of
the crossmember to remove the
pan. Make sure you support the
back of the transmission so you
won’t damage the distributor).
Remove the last two bolts slowly
and the pan will tilt down to allow
the last of the fluid to drain. If the

pan sticks to the old gasket pry
it down slightly with a screwdriv­er before removing the last two
bolts, to break the seal. After
the last bolt is removed, the pan
can be lowered and set aside.
STEP 2. The oil filter will now be
exposed (See Fig. 1). Use a
screwdriver to remove two
screws and remove the oil filter
and filter gasket. Discard the
filter and gasket.
STEP 3. Install the filter exten­sion and new gasket, supplied
with the kit, in position on the
valve body. Install filter extension
screws and tighten securely (See
Fig. 2). Install special B&M filter
using the screws and nuts sup­plied with the kit. Tighten screws
securely. NOTE: One hole will

be blocked by the the B&M
filter with NO affect to func­tionality.
STEP 4. Scrape old gasket off

surface of case. Old gasket ma­terial can cause leaks. Install
deep pan and new gasket onto
transmission. Do not use stock
bolts (CAST PAN ONLY) as
they are too short. Chrome pan

Printed in U.S.A.

9500054-03

FILTER

Figure 1 Figure 2

will re-use stock pan bolts.

Tighten bolts 12-13 ft-lbs. Do
not overtighten as this can cause
leaks. Install drain plug and
tighten 20-25 ft-lbs.
STEP 5. If using a temperature
sensor, install in provided 1/8"
NPT port on driver's side, other­wise tighten 1/8" NPT plug.
(only applicable on cast pan)
STEP 6. Lower vehicle but try to
keep rear wheels off the ground,
if possible. Add 6 quarts of B&M
Trick Shift ATF. While Trick Shift
is superior in heat capacity, lubri­cation and friction material per­formance, if Trick Shift is unavail­able, we recommend Ford Type
F fluid over Dexron or Type A.
STEP 7. Start engine and place
shifter in Neutral position. Add
fluid until oil level is between the
Add and Full marks. Shift trans­mission through all gear posi­tions. If the rear wheels are off
the ground, allow the transmis­sion to shift through all gears sev­eral times. Place selector in

Neutral and check fluid level. Do
not overfill as this will cause
foaming and overheating.

Check for leaks.

FILTER

SCREWS

B&M

FILTER

EXTENSION

FILTER

EXTENSION

SCREWS

PARTS LIST

1 Oil Pan (Deep Cast or Deep Chrome)
1 Pan Gasket
1 Drain Plug and Gasket
1 Filter (#10288)
1 Filter Extension
1 Filter Extension Gasket
2 Filter Extension Screws
3 Filter Nuts
3 Filter Screws
13 Washers (Cast deep pan ONLY)
13 Pan Bolts (Cast deep pan ONLY)

TOOL LIST

1 1/2" Socket - 3/8" Drive
1 Speed Handle or Ratchet - 3/8" Drive
1 1/2" Wrench
1 Flat Blade Screwdriver
1 3/4" Wrench
1 Scraper
1 Torque Wrench 0-50 ft.-lbs. (optional)