Section 10 - 3
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Oil Pickup Installation:
Apply Aviation Permatex sealant to the end of the oil pickup tube. Using the
rubber mallet and screwdriver, tap the pickup tube into position until the flange is
flush against the case. We use an adjustable wrench that is set to the width of the
tube and placed against the rolled edge to drive the tube in flush with the case.
Apply Loctite to the threads of the 5/16 bolt and install into the pickup clamp.
Torque to 10 ft/lbs. (Fig 3) There are a couple different styles of pickup tubes that
will match the oil pan. Installation is the same with all of them.
Fig. 3 – Typical oil pickup installation
Oil Pan Installation:
Clean the case flange area where the oil pan will seat. (Fig 4) If you keep the
surfaces very clean and oil free when you apply the RTV you are very likely to
have a well sealed oil pan. There are a couple different oil pans available for
installation. Check that the holes on the pan line up with the holes on the case and
adjust if necessary. Some hardware kits have studs and nuts. Insert the studs with
Loctite before installing the pan. If the kit comes with bolts then apply Loctite to
