<VV> Oil pump suction tube

[Bryan Blackwell]

On Nov 26, 2008, at 12:24 PM, Clark Hartzel wrote:

> There was/is a tool to pull the suction tube and screen out of the  
> block
> and reinstall a new one such as the Otto parts deep sump pickup tube.
> Clark's says it is 'discontinued".  Does anyone have a tool like this
> they would sell or loan to me?  I think the Otto Parts suction tube is
> larger in diameter so the tool must have two different sizes.  How do
> you guys remove or install the tube?

I used a hose clamp to clamp a couple of small right angle iron  
pieces so I had something to tap on.  It's not in there *that* tight.

>   I'm not too concerned about
> removing the stock one as it will probably go in the trash but I don't
> want to dent or bend the Otto pickup trying to pound it in.  I suppose
> heating the block or freezing the tube would help on the install
> process.

I did the one in the GB in the van, chilled the tube and put some  
anti-seize on it, then tapped into place with a plastic faced hammer.

--Bryan