How do you know the proper level to set the oil pick up tube?

Thanks to anyone that helps.

 

I always set the pickup 7/16-1/2" off the bottom of the pan.

Are you asking how to do it, or what the distance "should" be?

-Mindgame

 

ive never set it before if you have a way to do it i would like to try it

 

just set the tube in there, and position it so you know the pan will hit it. Then set the pan on it, and push down gently until the pan rests evenly on the block. Then take the pan off, and adjust the pickup down another half inch, and whalaa!!

 

If you have a square/rule combination, you can measure from the bottom of the pickup to the oil pan rail on the block. Remember to subtract the gasket thickness if it's not on the block already. Record that measurement.

Now lay a straight edge across the oil pan rails and measure from the oil pan rail to the bottom of the sump. Subtract your straight edge thickness from your measurement.

If you don't have a square/rule combination, you can use a piece of clay. Put a piece of clay (smaller diameters are easier to smash) on top of the pickup. Place the oil pan on the block and press it flat to the mating surface of the block. Pull the pan and check the clay thickness. Keep the gasket thickness in mind.

And on your pickup height.... I always run an aftermarket pan with more capacity. With a stock pan, shoot for 3/8 to 7/16".

-Mindgame