BarneyMG@aol.com wrote:
[misc oil pick problems deleted]
>
> The oil pan is still flat on the bottom, and the oil pickup screen is very
> close to the pan. In fact the bottom inside of the pan has some scuff marks
> that match the shape of the pickup screen, so it must be really close. The
> pickup tube is also very close to the bottom of the screen, like within 1/8
> inch, but definitely not touching. The end of the tube also has two small
> notches on opposite sides, presumably to allow oil entry even if the pan gets
> dinged up against the tube.
ory.
>
I'll add my $0.02:
It may be that the pickup is *too* close to the bottom of the pan and
the pump is cavitating at that rpm. You may try enlarging the two small
side holes in the pickup and try it again.
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