It might seem like an easy task, but this isn’t ‘Nam Smoky, there are rules. In this video I show you how to properly install an oil pump pick up in your engine, specifically, in a small block Chevy, but this information will apply to several engines with a press in oil pick up tube.
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You are totally stupid haha oh yeah helpful for the wrong information you need to delete it
Hey Eric does a gasket go between the oil pump, and the block?
had a pick come loose on a new 327 once blew the crank
I have a cheap borescope that I run through the drain plaug to confirm a 1/4 inch gap between the pickup and pan. Lots of people have these scopes nowadays. Ez to do.
DO NOT REUSE THE PICKUP TUBE!!! Thank god you at least welded the pickup to the pump. If the pickup falls off, ALL of your bearings and crankshaft WILL be toast. 30 years of engine building experience. I made my own pickup tube installer out of a SBC piston wrist pin and made a video on how to do it. Way better than anything you can buy on the market. Either visit my channel or try the following link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3MdhnMeDdnI
By the way, the later 5.7 and 5.0 have a bigger diameter tube and that's why your new one didn't fit the old style pump.
Super cool video Eric! Here is how I installed an Audi oil pump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNHWZNVhu5w
Great video. Just what I was looking for.
I have a 98 Pathfinder 3.3L with a similar oil pump. It was an elderly couple's for 20 years. I don't think they used it much. Low miles, 6,000 a year average, and likely wasn't driven hard ever. I think they let oil sit in it and maybe their mechanic put snake oil in it as a sales pitch. There was gummy honey-colored stuff on the refill cap.
Something is causing this Pathfinder to knock at startup for 3-4 seconds and then between 1,800 and 3,300 RPM. If coasting between 1800 and 3300, it ceases. I think I caught rod bearing wear early and I replaced them. And checked the mains. Mains were good. Two rods had mild wear. No slack or slope in anything. Metal flakes stopped appearing. But still the knock between those RPM. It runs perfectly, otherwise. And the body and interior is like new. So it's a nice one I'd like to keep long-term.
What do you think about this idea?
If the oil isn't changed well can the valve system in the pump stick or malfunction and cause oil pressure to be insufficient? The pressure is 100% consistently poor at startup for 3 seconds and under load between 1800 to 3300 RPM. Makes no sense, this loss of pressure at fixed time, other than faulty pump.
I know there is also a pan gasket leak at the front and back. I thinned the oil as an experiment to see if pressure/noise changed and oil began quickly dripping from both ends of the oil pan when it was at warm idle. I thinned the oil 50% with motor flush, which is basically kerosene. I drained out two quarts and put in 2 quarts cleaner. So I have to pull the pan anyways to fix those leaks, so might as well pull inspect and replace the pump as well. Also have to check timing as well and swap all those parts as their age is unknown. The pressure problem was present before the leaks were noted. So the big leaks are new and the problem is the exact same.
Do you know of a good oil pump replacement video of my motor or very similar? I found a timing kit one, but no oil pump.
I wonder if you can JBWeld it together!?
How’s it Goin Eric what if I don’t have a welder what would you recommend
I don't have a welder, but I wonder if I can braze the tube on with a propane torch?
So the way to install a new screen is to put the old one back in. Hang your head in shame Eric.
Simple , clear ,clever… thank you.
If the pickup tube is loose,can that cause blow by
Everyone in my engine builders page is saying to take apart any oil pump I get . Melling or sealed power. And check for burrs. The shaft notch on mine was razor sharp.
It is actually a lot harder to do with a new pick up screen. The new screen is about 6mm larger than the hole in the pump. Since an old "already compressed" used screen was used it was already compressed enough to get it started into the new pump. Next time I do this I will use the old screen.
How NOT To Properly Install an Oil Pump Pick Up