Also,  how important is the screen on the end of the pick up tube?
Mine just touches the pan bottom. I had to dent the screen with my
finger.    No problem installing the pan, but I have been tempted to
remove the screen.    Jerry

I would not do that. Particularly with the PSRU using the same oil.

You want to keep the cutting tools out of the engine :)

Paul Lamar

Jerry,
I would do as Paul suggests and have at least 1/2" below the bottom of the
oil screen of the pick up. The screen by itself id a major restriction (i.e.
40%) but having it rest on the bottom like you describe is more of a
restriction.

I will go Francois's way and have a large area screened ( and the oil must
be screened) so the oil gets through over a bigger area and therefore faster
( less restriction). To combine this with the oil/air separator plate would
be the 'premo' way to go and I think that's what Francois did - it's
certainly what I am doing!
George (down under)

 
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