Richard D. Arnold wrote:
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> Just received a new oil pump for my '79 1500cc Midget -- its pickup
> extends at an angle to one side while the old one extended straight down.
> Can anyone tell me if there is any reason why this style of oil pump
> should not be used (or if it cannot be)?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rich
Rich
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It should be used! The angle allows for the pickup to suck up oil when
your make hard turns. With the straight design when you made a hard
turn the oil would all wash to one side and the pick up could just suck
up air instead of oil.
Rikc
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