Oiling problem. HELP!!!

What kind of pan? did you use the right pick up? Did you clearance the pick up to the bottom of the pan? Any chance it's out of the oil when you start priming?
I use some play doh and get the clearance to about 1/4" or so. If it needs to move alot I will use a propane torch to heat the tube and bend it.

Just throwing out some other ideas.