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Lew Silverman · 02-07-2012, 12:16 AM

The only difference between the 18314 and the 18316 is a brace welded on the pick-up itself to strengthen where it welds to the pick-up tube. This is extra insurance to keep the pick-up from separating from the tube. The special CNC-bung is specifically designed to be a snug press fit into the oil pump and with the attached brace bolted to the pump cover, and the Permatex locking compound Ron mentioned, welding shouldn't be necessary.

Lew

02-07-2012, 12:16 AM	#7
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Oil pump pickup - tack weld or don't weld The only difference between the 18314 and the 18316 is a brace welded on the pick-up itself to strengthen where it welds to the pick-up tube. This is extra insurance to keep the pick-up from separating from the tube. The special CNC-bung is specifically designed to be a snug press fit into the oil pump and with the attached brace bolted to the pump cover, and the Permatex locking compound Ron mentioned, welding shouldn't be necessary. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA