I would check a couple of things if it were me.

Place the new pan on the bench next to the old pan. Are the the same height (depth actually)?

Next I would check to see if the pan with out a gasket will bolt up to the block?

If both of these are yes then I would proceed and use the pan. However if the pan height varies significantly then I would proceed with cation.

Good luck


Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"