Agree that the pick up is intended to be in contact with the bottom of the pan. For those that think a little clearance at the pick up to pan can help oil flow, it is easy to do that. Simply spot weld a couple of washers to the bottom of the pick up. Depending upon the thickness of the washers that you choose you can get .180 to .250 clearance easy and still have the pick up in contact with the oil pan.
