oil pick up - Forums - Official C3 Vette Registry

SPONSOR AD

Support our Vendors! | Advertise Here

Topic: oil pick up

in Forum: C3 Engines

Already a Member?
Login
Not yet a Member?
Register for Free!

oil pick up (1/2)
12/31/11 3:53pm

josh2010
Former Member
Send Private Message

punta gorda, FL - USA

Vette(s):
1969 convertable

Joined: 11/18/2011
Posts: 9

Is there a difference in oil pick up tube for a small block in a corvette or can you just get one for sbc from local parts house
I am using a melling select 10553 pump

|UPDATED|12/31/2011 12:53:20 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

Quote

Our Sponsors help support C3VR

Re: oil pick up (2/2)
1/1/12 10:32am

lukesvette

Lifetime Member
Send Private Message

HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Joined: 5/18/2004
Posts: 6812

Depends on the pan depth - Chevy definitely made different depth pans for different applications. You'd want to be at 3/8" clearance with the pan and gasket installed. Here's a handy youtube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ZDWjPvDiA

Good luck

Paul

Quote

Our Sponsors help support C3VR