Topic: oil pick up
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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|
I am using a melling select 10553 pump
|UPDATED|12/31/2011 12:53:20 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
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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:
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