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I've had my motor together for a few weeks but have been double checking things. One thing I wasn't certain about was the oil pickup clearance. I used clay to set it but never liked how it was angled/positioned and did a best comprise for levelness.
The pickup is level with the bottom of the pan and is slightly above the oil drain hole.
I've read 3/8" clearance. Obviously I have more than that. I've also read clearance at least same as diameter of pickup.
I'm using a 1997 block/pump/pan. 3/4" pickup tube.
Pan is bolted down and picked is welded to the pump. But I'll take it apart and fix if needed.
06-26-2021, 05:40 PM
