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Oil pump pickup to pan clearance

Posted: March 18th, 2009, 6:05 pm
by SilverXJ
What is the recommend oil pump pickup to pan clearance? I have a little over 1/8" w/o the gasket.

Re: Oil pump pickup to pan clearance

Posted: March 18th, 2009, 6:35 pm
by IH 392
1/8" is to close, it should be 3/8" IIRCC, I always level it with the pan rail and have never had any problems.