Flathead V-8, the basics.

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11-25-2011, 04:57 PM

jamesadams

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So thats what the big ring is in the oil pan. Just take it loose and drop and i have a clean out screen? That is interesting.

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11-25-2011, 05:53 PM

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Yes, the oil pump inlet screen is held in by a wire bail and is easily removed for cleaning. If the engine is sludged up, it will be immediately obvious (glop, glop...)

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