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rotorwrench · 09-05-2023, 03:40 PM

Ford wanted the oil pickup to be shrouded so that it would pick up from low in the pan. Later engines in the V8 era were all shrouded as well but were separated from the pump by the interconnecting tube. The shroud ensures that all the oil is screaned before the pump gears get it. Ford wanted a lot of screan area in those early years to decrease the chances of clogging.

09-05-2023, 03:40 PM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,409	Re: What is the purpose of the baffle around the oil pump? Ford wanted the oil pickup to be shrouded so that it would pick up from low in the pan. Later engines in the V8 era were all shrouded as well but were separated from the pump by the interconnecting tube. The shroud ensures that all the oil is screaned before the pump gears get it. Ford wanted a lot of screan area in those early years to decrease the chances of clogging. Last edited by rotorwrench; 09-06-2023 at 10:59 AM.