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Old 07-03-2009, 08:37 PM   #1
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Okay, so i bought the right pickup, i was just wondering what is too little clearance, right now its slightly adjustable from about 1/4 to 1/2 but i need to tack it to my windage tray (long story, kind of a cluster****, but it needs to be done) considering its a 9in deep pan and it holds 7 quarts, i dont think ill have a problem, but does it matter at this point?
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Old 07-03-2009, 09:34 PM   #2
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anyone? i just need to know if 1/2 is too much...
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Old 07-03-2009, 09:35 PM   #3
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Try to be around the 5/8 inch mark. In my opinion 1/4 is not enough.
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okay, ill work with it a bit then
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my moroso pan recommended around 3/8 max clearance
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:53 PM   #6
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I would concur with MJR46 above.
I've used the 3/8" number for years on all sorts of things and it has never failed........
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Yeah, around 3/8
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