My take on the oiling system crossover tube for the small block

nm9stheham said
Do you mean .006-.007", or .06-.07" ? Is that the best with the pickup turned to the optimum point?

It seems like if that rod moves more than a few thousandths from the normal arc of motion, you're getting ready to have some big problems elsewhere.

Have you checked your rid side clearance? Looks 'snug'.

Yea sorry I meant .008" originally. Eight thousandths..which aint much at all. Wish I had .060" clearance. LOL. I filed on that pickup tube a little bit more, there's 10 or 12 thousandths. plenty. but it is a little tricky to measure accurately. I think it'll be fine.

What should the rod side clearance be? I can check it. Again, I'm sure it's good.

Jadaharabi said
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A oil pump gasket would give you a little more clearance.

Thanks, I think I got it!