I was going to put my new oil pump in (Melling high-volume) today, but I think I need to get a new pickup/screen for it? The guy at the parts store said I could just use my old one, but there doesn't seem to be a good way to get it out of the old pump -- I'd be worried about damaging it. I just checked - they're cheap so I might as well get a new one. Is this the correct line of thinking or am I missing something? The other benefit to using a new one is that I can make sure the clearance is exactly the same as it was on the old pump. Seems like you'd want that to be pretty close....
So once I get the new one it sounds like you just tap it in with a hammer? Any tricks here?
And yes, just in case someone asks, I do have a new drive shaft with an integral sleeve for the new pump....
Thanks, guys!
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1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.