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melling stock volume oil pump pick up ???

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Old 07-06-2003, 10:16 PM
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melling stock volume oil pump pick up ???

ok i am about to put my motor together. my oil pump is a stock volume and presurre my pickup is a hv pickup does it matter that i put on a hv pick up on a stock melling pump with a stock pan?
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Old 07-07-2003, 05:46 AM
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The pickup style doesn't matter. What does matter is the clearance to the bottom of the pan and having it supported and welded in place. 1/4 to 3/8 off the bottom. Take the pressure valve out before you weld it. Then put it back in when it cools.
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