Oil pump pick up screen for 58 to 62 corvette

[John N.]

What currently available oil pick up screen are you using? Need brand and part number.
Thanks!!!

[Joe L.]

Re: Oil pump pick up screen for 58 to 62 corvette

What currently available oil pick up screen are you using? Need brand and part number.
Thanks!!!

John------


I'm not using it but the answer is Sealed Power 224-1346. Identical to the original. Or, look for an NOS GM #3764113 (but, you'll only be paying more for essentially the same thing).

[John N.]

Re: Oil pump pick up screen for 58 to 62 corvette

Joe Lucia
Thanks!!! I have both on shelf. Unfortunately the original NOS has rust from long shelf life, and I do not trust derusting on inside of pickup.
The original sits 1/2 inch lower in pan than the SP one will if both pickup are horizontal. i may just tilt the SP down. should be adequate for a trailer queen that will be driven some.

[Joseph L.]

Re: Oil pump pick up screen for 58 to 62 corvette

John
It depends on which pump, pan, and rear main cap you are using. With an M55 and a three step pan, it should be the SP 224-1346. You want the bottom of the pickup to be parallel with the pan. Lightly assemble the pickup onto the pump. Install it. Set the pan on the engine and use something to measure the clearance. Loose ball of foil? When you have that ~1/4-1/2" gap between the pan and pickup bottom, the pickup should sit flat. If it points at an angle, try a different pickup. See the difference between these two pickups.