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PhoenixFear · 12-27-2012, 09:20 PM

Is there a certain clearance for the oil pickup tube to the bottom of the oil pan? I thought I was told there was, like 1/2" or 1/4" but I'm not sure. Right now it is at a little over 3/8". I believe I have the truck oil pan, center sump. Thanks.

G.M. · 12-28-2012, 09:12 AM

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3/8" sounds about right.I can barely get my little finger under any of them. I always feel the bottom of the pan looking for particles when changing the oil. Little finger is the only one that will squeeze under some. Others it won't fit. G.M.

12-27-2012, 09:20 PM	#1
PhoenixFear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, MI Posts: 361	Oil pickup tube Is there a certain clearance for the oil pickup tube to the bottom of the oil pan? I thought I was told there was, like 1/2" or 1/4" but I'm not sure. Right now it is at a little over 3/8". I believe I have the truck oil pan, center sump. Thanks.

12-28-2012, 09:12 AM	#2
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: Oil pickup tube Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 3/8" sounds about right.I can barely get my little finger under any of them. I always feel the bottom of the pan looking for particles when changing the oil. Little finger is the only one that will squeeze under some. Others it won't fit. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com