Oil pump pickup pan install 4.3L V6

[darkdelta]

1998 C1500 WT 4.3L
I was having a deuce of a time getting the pickup pan (3/4") into the oil pump (Melling). I saw a YT video about this and one of the commenters mentioned using a split collar to facilitate installation. I'm not sure if anyone else has done this, I used an O2 sensor socket to help drive the pickup into the pump. It worked really well. I hope this helps someone. Pictures attached

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[97Burban57]

Very creative way , I will be installing one soon myself.

 

[Schurkey]

That could work very well.

I bought the Melling "special tool" for the 3/4" pickup tubes. Expensive. But I wasn't smart enough to think of the split-collar and socket system.

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[tayto]

a vice with soft jaws and a block of wood works

 

[darkdelta]

That could work very well.

I bought the Melling "special tool" for the 3/4" pickup tubes. Expensive. But I wasn't smart enough to think of the split-collar and socket system.

www.summitracing.com/parts/mel-mcat-75

Melling MCAT-75 Melling Oil Pump Screen Installation Tools | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Melling Oil Pump Screen Installation Tools with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Oil Pump Pickup Tube Driver Tools at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

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I looked at that tool also, I couldn't swing the cost. I was just lucky both my active brain cells were firing when I tried the O2 sensor socket.

Your signature is, as my friend from the UK would say is "Spot On"!