Oil pick up tube installation

[hoover]

Thread sealant? Or no?

 

[MoparLeo]

No. And make sure the pickup touches the bottom of the of the pan when installed. (very important)

 

[hoover]

Thanks!

 

[451Mopar]

I use thread sealant, actually a little bit of Indian head gasket shallic.

 

[dadsbee]

If it's NPT it gets PST592, I ain't suckin air.

 

[T2R9]

I use a light coat of Permatex #2 on the threads. there is a great chance of galling the treads and sucking air if installed dry.

 

[Beekeeper]

PST 592 here as well

 

[dvw]

No reason not to use sealant. It lubes the threads and seals. I built many without it. But in todays world with white Teflon paste it's a no brainer. Why take a chance. As stated the stock shielded pickup touches the pan bottom. The aftermarket open style pickup need around 3/8" clearance.
Doug

 

[Mackman]

Why is it important that the pickup shield hits the pan? What are the consequences if it is up an 1/8” off the pan?

 

[dvw]

Why is it important that the pickup shield hits the pan? What are the consequences if it is up an 1/8” off the pan?

1/8" is not a big deal. You want the pickup low so if the oil sloshes it doesn't suck air. Especially if the pan isn't baffeled.
Doug

 

[Wietse]

NPT threads always need a thread sealant, the threads itself are not sealing.
Can use Loctite thread sealant or something similar.