440 Oil Pressure Issues..

yellow rose said
You didn't read that about that OE pickup. It needs to touch the bottom of the pan. Anything else is wrong.

First...I appreciate everyones input. This is the first I've heard of the touching thing. But ya know...this is the only engine I've built, so it's theoretically possible I missed something. LOL

I've read the 1/4-3/8 in various forums...this included. In shopping for a new pickup, I came across this in 440source. Both indicate a required space between pickup and pan.

I originally built it with a 1/4"-ish gap. Then blasted terra firma with it, precisely closing that clearance to basically nothing. No i have pressure issues. THIS MAY NOT EVEN BE THE PROBLEM. I'll find out soon.

Thanks everybody!