Oil pick up openings depend on what?

[fullmetaljacket]

Out of curiosity, what are you guys doing to make sure the pick up is where it's supposed to be as far as height? The oil pans are obviously not transparent and this is with the motor in the car.
In other words, being that the pick ups are a pipe thread screw on type that eventually stops when it gets tight, how is it known if it's at that crucial 3/8 - 1/4 height off the floor?
I would think a lot of trial and fit and measuring at certain points.

 

[Cranky]

Out of curiosity, what are you guys doing to make sure the pick up is where it's supposed to be as far as height? The oil pans are obviously not transparent and this is with the motor in the car.
In other words, being that the pick ups are a pipe thread screw on type that eventually stops when it gets tight, how is it known if it's at that crucial 3/8 - 1/4 height off the floor?
I would think a lot of trial and fit and measuring at certain points.

I measure the pan depth from the gasket rail and add in the tray (if used) and add a tad for the gasket(s) and then measure the pickup from the pan rail on the block. If it stops in the threads too deep I'll cut the threads on the pickup a bit. If it's too shallow, I'll grab another pickup and try that one. I still have several left over.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

I measure the pan depth from the gasket rail and add in the tray (if used) and add a tad for the gasket(s) and then measure the pickup from the pan rail on the block. If it stops in the threads too deep I'll cut the threads on the pickup a bit. If it's too shallow, I'll grab another pickup and try that one. I still have several left over.

I thought that would be the case. Thank you for refreshing the memory banks.

 

[Cranky]

I thought that would be the case. Thank you for refreshing the memory banks.

And if possible, I'll do a final check using some clay...

 

[fullmetaljacket]

And if possible, I'll do a final check using some clay...

From piston/valve clearances to oil pan/pick up clearances. Duly noted. Thank you.