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01-12-2002, 06:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How far away should the pickup be from the oil pan???
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01-12-2002, 06:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
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1/4-1/2 in. I believe. Books I have say parallel with the pan mounting flange for a stock pan.
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01-12-2002, 06:58 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Actually 1/4-3/8" but I prefer 3/8" with a high volume pump otherwise you can cause too much suction and cause oil "stall" and cavitation of the pump. 3/8" gives enough clearance with high volum oil pump and loose clearances to avoid the possible problems.
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