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demian5 · 05-28-2019, 12:18 PM

So I found the oil pump pickup in the pan on the 60 and here is what else...

Looks like the motor is coming out after thinking I was done with it. Thought about just doing a crank kit, but with all the other stuff messed up in this truck, I cant take chances.

The issue was - under hard braking, oil pressure went to 0.

Oh and the trans should be rebuilt too....

**The Rocknrod** · 05-28-2019, 01:58 PM

Oh ya when the oil pump pickup in the pan you gotta do the transmission too.

demian5 · 05-28-2019, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Oh ya when the oil pump pickup in the pan you gotta do the transmission too.

Well the deal there is there is no engine braking in the trans so if one is out, might as well take car of both.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-28-2019, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

Well the deal there is there is no engine braking in the trans so if one is out, might as well take car of both.

I was just kidding, I would use the excuse for my wife's sake.

**Steeveedee** · 05-29-2019, 12:02 AM

Looks like it starved enough. Sad to see. I had this once on my '64 Impala. I just put an extra quart of oil in it until I could pull the engine. I took the sump screen across the street and had the neighborhood machine shop guy knurl the outside of the tube so that it stayed tight when hammered back in. I only saw the oil light on once, though, and the engine had maybe 10k miles on the rebuild.

**jayoldschool** · 05-29-2019, 10:01 AM

My buddy always tack welds the tube to the pump when he's in there.

**damnyankee36** · 05-30-2019, 02:40 PM

I have drilled a hole through the pump body and into the tube and threaded it for a machine screw with Loctite. At least the pickup is then removable.

05-28-2019, 12:18 PM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Crap - Oil pump pickup was in pan... So I found the oil pump pickup in the pan on the 60 and here is what else... Looks like the motor is coming out after thinking I was done with it. Thought about just doing a crank kit, but with all the other stuff messed up in this truck, I cant take chances. The issue was - under hard braking, oil pressure went to 0. Oh and the trans should be rebuilt too.... Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-28-2019, 01:58 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Crap - Oil pump pickup was in pan... Oh ya when the oil pump pickup in the pan you gotta do the transmission too. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-29-2019, 12:02 AM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,675	Re: Crap - Oil pump pickup was in pan... Looks like it starved enough. Sad to see. I had this once on my '64 Impala. I just put an extra quart of oil in it until I could pull the engine. I took the sump screen across the street and had the neighborhood machine shop guy knurl the outside of the tube so that it stayed tight when hammered back in. I only saw the oil light on once, though, and the engine had maybe 10k miles on the rebuild. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-29-2019, 10:01 AM	#6
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Crap - Oil pump pickup was in pan... My buddy always tack welds the tube to the pump when he's in there.

05-30-2019, 02:40 PM	#7
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 724	Re: Crap - Oil pump pickup was in pan... I have drilled a hole through the pump body and into the tube and threaded it for a machine screw with Loctite. At least the pickup is then removable.



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