changing oil pickup on sbc - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

DAVO · 25-05-2008, 07:21 AM

hi all
im changing sump & oil pickup on my 350 from corvette (same as hq type i think) to hk-hg.looking at the pickup i cant see anything that holds it in the pump & it does not bolt to a main cap.looks like its just a tight fit with some sealer on it or does something actually hold it there & whats the best way to get it out & put new one in.

thanks davo

MCEcomp · 25-05-2008, 12:35 PM

To be safe you really need to weld the pickup to the pump or it will come out and cost you an engine

DAVO · 25-05-2008, 03:41 PM

the pick up for the hk-hg sump bolts to the main cap so it shouldent be able to come out should it

TRIKHQ · 25-05-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVO

hi all
im changing sump & oil pickup on my 350 from corvette (same as hq type i think) to hk-hg.looking at the pickup i cant see anything that holds it in the pump & it does not bolt to a main cap.looks like its just a tight fit with some sealer on it or does something actually hold it there & whats the best way to get it out & put new one in.

thanks davo

Hi Davo,

I'm confused,
I your first post you say can't see how to keep pickup on and your last post you answer your own question ??

DAVO · 26-05-2008, 07:57 AM

trikhq the pickup that was on it did not bolt to a main cap & looking at it it appears it is only a press fit into oil pump with some sealer around it & was not sure on how to get it out of the pump. do i just tap it out of the pump with a hammer or is there a trick to getting them out & yes i know the new pickup bolts to a main cap so that should hold it in place but again do i just tap the new one into the pump up to the shoulder with a bit of sealer around it to make sure it doesnt suck any air. its my first chev & wasnt sure on how to do it thought id ask before doing it.

TRIKHQ · 28-05-2008, 09:49 PM

OK , Understand now

The old pickup should come out with some persuasion, you will need to knock out as is a tight fit.

Getting it in is the opposite, you should be able to tap in but don't hit too hard as you might dent the pipe, use just enough force to keep it moving. you can use a sealer/loctite to ensure seal.

You could put the pickup in the freezer for a couple of hrs, it would make it easier for you to knock in. ( sounds strange but we use this process at work at times for various things)

DAVO · 31-05-2008, 06:41 PM

thanks TRICKHQ i worked it out & new sump & pickup are on. now just have to fit it up & turn the key,cant wait to hear how it sounds

TRIKHQ · 31-05-2008, 06:49 PM

No problem

Good luck with the start up

simso · 01-06-2008, 12:59 PM

Davo, I know youve already fitted the pickup but for info yes they are simply a press fit in. Theres a raised rib all the way around the pickup tube as well, use that with something like a small chisel and hammer and knock against the rim until its flush with the pump itself.

Sometimes people will braize them in, but you would have to be talking about some serious vibrations to require this extra work

Steve

25-05-2008, 07:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
DAVO casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PENRITH NSW Ride: SS CREWMAN , LH SL/R , HG PREM IN THE BUILD Posts: 83	changing oil pickup on sbc hi all im changing sump & oil pickup on my 350 from corvette (same as hq type i think) to hk-hg.looking at the pickup i cant see anything that holds it in the pump & it does not bolt to a main cap.looks like its just a tight fit with some sealer on it or does something actually hold it there & whats the best way to get it out & put new one in. thanks davo __________________ NOTHINGS AS GREAT AS A THUMPING V8

25-05-2008, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
MCEcomp casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Ride: HG Prem Posts: 302	To be safe you really need to weld the pickup to the pump or it will come out and cost you an engine __________________ 3370lb HG prem 10.013@134 358 chev N/A flat tappet cast heads

25-05-2008, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
DAVO casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PENRITH NSW Ride: SS CREWMAN , LH SL/R , HG PREM IN THE BUILD Posts: 83	the pick up for the hk-hg sump bolts to the main cap so it shouldent be able to come out should it __________________ NOTHINGS AS GREAT AS A THUMPING V8

26-05-2008, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
DAVO casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PENRITH NSW Ride: SS CREWMAN , LH SL/R , HG PREM IN THE BUILD Posts: 83	trikhq the pickup that was on it did not bolt to a main cap & looking at it it appears it is only a press fit into oil pump with some sealer around it & was not sure on how to get it out of the pump. do i just tap it out of the pump with a hammer or is there a trick to getting them out & yes i know the new pickup bolts to a main cap so that should hold it in place but again do i just tap the new one into the pump up to the shoulder with a bit of sealer around it to make sure it doesnt suck any air. its my first chev & wasnt sure on how to do it thought id ask before doing it. __________________ NOTHINGS AS GREAT AS A THUMPING V8

28-05-2008, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
TRIKHQ Senior Member Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Taylors Lakes VIC Ride: HQ GTS COUPE 350 Posts: 482	OK , Understand now The old pickup should come out with some persuasion, you will need to knock out as is a tight fit. Getting it in is the opposite, you should be able to tap in but don't hit too hard as you might dent the pipe, use just enough force to keep it moving. you can use a sealer/loctite to ensure seal. You could put the pickup in the freezer for a couple of hrs, it would make it easier for you to knock in. ( sounds strange but we use this process at work at times for various things) __________________ TRIKHQ 11.83 @ 116MPH (3608lbs) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2672354 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gMyk4DA74s This is when I was racing it in 1991 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSqzRX2EfCU

31-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
DAVO casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PENRITH NSW Ride: SS CREWMAN , LH SL/R , HG PREM IN THE BUILD Posts: 83	thanks TRICKHQ i worked it out & new sump & pickup are on. now just have to fit it up & turn the key,cant wait to hear how it sounds __________________ NOTHINGS AS GREAT AS A THUMPING V8

31-05-2008, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
TRIKHQ Senior Member Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Taylors Lakes VIC Ride: HQ GTS COUPE 350 Posts: 482	No problem Good luck with the start up __________________ TRIKHQ 11.83 @ 116MPH (3608lbs) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2672354 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gMyk4DA74s This is when I was racing it in 1991 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSqzRX2EfCU

01-06-2008, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
simso casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth Ride: Chev Camaro, Vt commodore Posts: 33	Davo, I know youve already fitted the pickup but for info yes they are simply a press fit in. Theres a raised rib all the way around the pickup tube as well, use that with something like a small chisel and hammer and knock against the rim until its flush with the pump itself. Sometimes people will braize them in, but you would have to be talking about some serious vibrations to require this extra work Steve

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