Oil pickup bolts

[1984 t-type]

Anybody know the size of the bolts for the oil pickup tube ?

 

[v6turbo87]

1/4-20 x 1/2" Use locktite on the threads as you don't want these to loose up.

 

[1984 t-type]

Cool thanks ! Red or blue ?

 

[v6turbo87]

Probably over kill but I used Red when I did mine.

 

[earlbrown]

Safety wire works even better.

 

[1984 t-type]

Seen it used at work before, takes the special pliers that spin right ? How would I use it in this application because I can deff get hold of the wire and pliers if needed.

 

[earlbrown]

vice grips will work in a pinch.

 

[DCG]

What is the right replacement oil pump pickup? I have a 20 bolt pan looks to be 5 1/2 inches deep. Napa sells 3 different ones 5 3/8 seems to be the closest. Is this the right one?

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[bpman1234]

Hey never heard of safety wire earl can you explain and what size do I need was able to get one bolt in eith lock tight but the bolt towards the front of the motor is giving me a harder time can't get a wrench in there i have a small one thinking a craw foot.

 

[BEATAV8]

Hey never heard of safety wire earl can you explain and what size do I need was able to get one bolt in eith lock tight but the bolt towards the front of the motor is giving me a harder time can't get a wrench in there i have a small one thinking a craw foot.

I use a 1/4” drive socket & extension. Good & tight w/ loctite

If that joint leaks you’ll get air sucked into the oil pump. Makes for a poor oil pressure situation where oil pressure actually drops with increasing rpm