Roger7 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 hey, have a question about the pickup screen on straight-8 1939. doin oil pan gasket, ready to re-assemble, but concerned about fit of oil pump screen tube in pump inlet. i know it should rotate freely, but there is alot of play, in and out and side to side. doesnt seem like it would maintain suction. is this normal? is a sealing washer missing? or is it just very worn? would appreciate any advice, thanks- roger7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) Got pictures ? They help a lot !!!! Edited July 19, 2017 by FLYER15015 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 The fit on that pickup screen tube is typically pretty loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Also, the part where the tube goes into the pump is submerged in oil - no worry about starving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger7 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 thanks alot for the reply. was just about to put it back togethor. decided since all the gunk was pressed into the bottom of the screen, and there was nothing in the pipe fitting, then oil was being sucked up thru the screen only. Plus the oil pressure hasnt been bad...i appreciate the confirmation that its kind of a loose fit. i did take pictures and tried a video but its going back togethor now either way.. hopefully no leaks... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Be sure to check the gear clearance to the cover. Those covers tend to warp, thus reducing oil pressure. Manual says .0005" to.004". The closer the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger7 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 should have, its in already. oil pressure was good, so it will have to do, for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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