oil pickup to pan clearance

12-09-2011, 02:53 PM

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oil pickup to pan clearance

what clearance should i have from the pickup tube to the bottom of the pan on a 5.3L?

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Most say 1/4 to 3/8 minimum. I stacked 3/8 of washers and put the pan on for a go/no go check.