turbo2256b
Well-known member
Pick tube should stay away from min bend radii. Min bend radius is the center line of the bend is equal to the tube dia. It causes pressure drops to many of these bends befor oil goes through the pump can cause the oil to become foamy.
GOT IN A BIG ARGUMENT WITH A SUPPLIER when I was redesigning the oil pan and pickup for the 2.5 ranger engine (a stroked 2.3 pinto motor). The supplier stated they were only set up for min radii. I eliminated all min radius bends which drastically inproved oiling issues inherent with the 2.3 version the oil pan also saved Ford millions of dollars
GOT IN A BIG ARGUMENT WITH A SUPPLIER when I was redesigning the oil pan and pickup for the 2.5 ranger engine (a stroked 2.3 pinto motor). The supplier stated they were only set up for min radii. I eliminated all min radius bends which drastically inproved oiling issues inherent with the 2.3 version the oil pan also saved Ford millions of dollars