[steve25]

There's a cast in locating boss ( small nub ) on the pump body that sets up how far above the bottom of the pan the pick up can go when installed.

[Tom Vaught]

Originally Posted by steve25

There's a cast in locating boss ( small nub ) on the pump body that sets up how far above the bottom of the pan the pick up can go when installed.

Agree with above.

If you had a deep pan depth and a custom oil pick-up would would adjust the screen height to get close to that 3/8" dimension.

I personally like the 3/8" number and will take the 7/16" number as the pick-up is typically not totally flat on Pontiac pumps with factory pick-ups. I try not to be below the 5/16" number and prefer not to be even be there. I avoid having the pick-up at 1/4" from the bottom, if I can.

Others might have different opinions. The notch in the pump is a pretty good locator though.

Tom V.

[TedRamAirII]

I would want somewhat thicker metal for the bracket. But the design is good. Maybe 2 holes, to weld through to the tube. Punch a hole in the strap, then weld through the hole to the tube.

[SusieQ]

Ok guys, here it is.

Sorry for my absence, but I'm a multiple hobby person and I stretch myself thin. Back to the "Goat!"

I'll be aiming for a distance from the bottom of the pan of 3/8" +/- 1/16" and for all the reasons stated during your discussions.

About that bracket that I planned to make? Here it is. I plan to tack weld the bracket around the tube itself and do another tack weld from pickup to bracket so it won't twist. Maybe two tack welds on the tube for extra security?

Anyway...what do you guys think?

[Tom Vaught]

Originally Posted by SusieQ

Ok guys, here it is.

Sorry for my absence, but I'm a multiple hobby person and I stretch myself thin. Back to the "Goat!"

I'll be aiming for a distance from the bottom of the pan of 3/8" +/- 1/16" and for all the reasons stated during your discussions.

About that bracket that I planned to make? Here it is. I plan to tack weld the bracket around the tube itself and do another tack weld from pickup to bracket so it won't twist. Maybe two tack welds on the tube for extra security?

Anyway...what do you guys think?

Some nice fabrication work there. Agree, put a hole in the strap where it lays on the tube and weld it on the inside of the hole to the tube. Same deal for the edges of the strap to the tube. Small bead welds will hold it fine.

Tom V.

[SusieQ]

Originally Posted by Tom Vaught

Some nice fabrication work there. Agree, put a hole in the strap where it lays on the tube and weld it on the inside of the hole to the tube. Same deal for the edges of the strap to the tube. Small bead welds will hold it fine.

Tom V.

Originally Posted by TedRamAirII

I would want somewhat thicker metal for the bracket. But the design is good. Maybe 2 holes, to weld through to the tube. Punch a hole in the strap, then weld through the hole to the tube.

Thank you Tom.

The thickness is 22 gauge. You don't think that would work Ted? What's your opinion on that Tom?

Good idea on the holes to the tube. I was already planning on drilling a hole to fasten the strap to itself where it wraps around the tube, but was going to just have it welded on the edge to the tube itself. Good idea guys! Thank you! But do I understand you right Tom that I should put a weld bead around the perimeter of the strap to the tube? I was just going to put a couple of spot welds on it.