Where does the pickup tube go on an oil pump?
So, now that you know where the oil pump is, we need to go ahead and remove it. From the picture it looks as simple as removing four bolts, BUT, its not that easy. On the bottom of the pump there is a pickup tube attached. This pickup tube goes down into the oil pan to pickup oil. We’ll need to disconnect this tube.
How do you remove a crank pulley from an oil pump?
There are 6 10mm bolts to get it off. The power steering will block access to one of the bolts so you’ll need to use a box wrench or gear wrench here. Crank pulley removal: Now, break the crank bolt free and unturn it 2-3 turns.
How do you change the oil in an oil pump?
The next bit is a little tricky. The oil pickup tube kinda protrudes into the oil pump about half an inch and has a rubber o-ring in there. You need to sorta twist the oil pump clockwise, and try to pull the pickup tube out….all while pulling the oil pump off the crank snout.
How to change oil pick up Oring on Silverado?
Silverado no oil pressure or fluctuating oil pressure. How to change oil pick up oring on 4×4 5.3 vortec v8 with out dropping pan. No modifying necessary This method is one way to change the o ring. Some may wish to drop the diff and remove the pan to clean sludge. If you would like to go that route by all means you are welcome to.
So, now that you know where the oil pump is, we need to go ahead and remove it. From the picture it looks as simple as removing four bolts, BUT, its not that easy. On the bottom of the pump there is a pickup tube attached. This pickup tube goes down into the oil pan to pickup oil. We’ll need to disconnect this tube.
How big should the clearance be between the oil pump and the Pan?
I’ve read several places that the clearance should be 3/8″ to 1/2″ max between the pan bottom and the pickup tube. I mounted the new oil pump and the pickup tube that was originally on my 454 engine.
The next bit is a little tricky. The oil pickup tube kinda protrudes into the oil pump about half an inch and has a rubber o-ring in there. You need to sorta twist the oil pump clockwise, and try to pull the pickup tube out….all while pulling the oil pump off the crank snout.
There are 6 10mm bolts to get it off. The power steering will block access to one of the bolts so you’ll need to use a box wrench or gear wrench here. Crank pulley removal: Now, break the crank bolt free and unturn it 2-3 turns.