oil pickup screen tube size?
05-10-2011, 01:43 PM
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oil pickup screen tube size?
What size is the oil pump pickup screen tube on a stock oil pump for 1995 z28 LT1? 5/8 or 3/4?
Reason for asking I want to replace the pump with a melling 10554.
It appears the 10554 uses a 3/4 tube for the inlet.
Can I use the stock p/u tube with a melling 10544 pump?
Reason for asking I want to replace the pump with a melling 10554.
It appears the 10554 uses a 3/4 tube for the inlet.
Can I use the stock p/u tube with a melling 10544 pump?
05-10-2011, 02:03 PM
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Re: oil pickup screen tube size?
Ive heard GM used both sizes on there pumps for a year or 2. I know if you go order a stock replacement oil pump at AutoZone the guy behind the counter will ask you "if you want the 3/4 or the 5/8 inlet?" My melling High Vol pump as well as the Melling Performance series High pressure pump (standard vol) both use 3/4.
05-10-2011, 02:07 PM
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Re: oil pickup screen tube size?
Yes you can use the stock 3/4" pickup.
It really does not matter if you have a 5/8 now. I don't recommend you reuse a pickup, anyway.
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