Removing Oil Pickup tube - 292 Front Sump


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By jrappl - 14 Years Ago
Just picked up a 59 Edsel with a stuck 292 from sitting 40 years.

I've ripped it down and have ordered all my parts for a rebuild, including a new oil pump.

I found a lot of sludge in the bottom of the oil pan and covering the oil pickup.  How can I remove the oil pipe and pickup from the pan to clean it.  I see the hex nut on the side of the pan but it doesn't seem to screw into anything (is the thin pan tapped?).  I put a wrench on it but didn't want to force it and rip the pan.  I also see the rubber seal on the inside of the pan around the pipe but don't know what is holding it in place.  Does it just press into the pan opening?

Any help from those that know would be great - my first y block!

By MoonShadow - 14 Years Ago
Its not threaded into the pan so you should be ok. Sometimes they are real tight but will come loose. Chuck
By jrappl - 14 Years Ago
Thanks but how does it come apart?  I've soaked it in p-oil and will try and turn it later today but I didn't see anthing that it was threaded into.
By The Master Cylinder - 14 Years Ago
John, the big nut threads onto the pickup tube itself, clamping the seal you mentioned to the side of the pan.



Always better to ask before messing something up. Smooooth
By jrappl - 14 Years Ago
Thanks, I'll just hold the pipe and turn it then.
By The Master Cylinder - 14 Years Ago
Yes, the pipe itself just slips through a hole in the side on the pan.



BigGrin And nice to meet you, also, Dennis here. BigGrin