Oil pump pick up to oil pan clearance on 455 street build

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October 8th, 2021, 08:34 AM

jskorz

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Oil pump pick up to oil pan clearance on 455 street build

Measured the pick-up screen to oil pan clearance using clay , looks to be about 1/2 " is that too much ? Running a Thorton 5 qt pan / melling high volume pump.

THX in advance

October 8th, 2021, 05:51 PM

BillK

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1/2" should be ok if it was with the gasket ? Is the screen perfectly level or tilted some ? Most of them have some tilt and its hard to get them exact.

October 9th, 2021, 07:34 AM

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I always set my pickup screen to 1/4" at lowest point; that's measured without gasket in place. If using a "press in" pickup, recommend tack weld to hold it in place.

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October 9th, 2021, 10:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 67OAI

I always set my pickup screen to 1/4" at lowest point; that's measured without gasket in place. If using a "press in" pickup, recommend tack weld to hold it in place.

This is what I have always done, based on advice from far more knowledgeable people.