Drew does yours slant forward? I did put a level on it, it does slant forward slightly,(the carb plate) about a 1/16th out of level. I set that engine up without the manifold on, OOOOPS. Never thought about it. It's funny, all those years I had that motor and now I just start to notice this stuff. I sent you a PM, my pan is the same. I'll drain the oil and make sure it's 6 quarts. I haven't started the motor yet so there won't be any in the filter. That way I won,t have another OOOOPS. Thanks Drew