Info needed: Chev 216 Oil pickup and Main Bearing

[Phil Waterman]

Hi John

If I remember correctly, remove the screen in the oil pickup look down inside think you will find a bolt that holds the unit to the bearing cap. Undo the oil line and the whole pickup can be removed giving access to the bearing cap.

Will look for a photo, or see if I've got a pump unit on the shelf.

Also as per the manuals be very careful of the little scoops on the crank ends, and the little spray tubes. If you don't have the manual I've got some information on how the oil system works https://www.canadianmilitarypattern....Page%20Two.htm

The oils system on the 216 is not high preasure but boy it pumps a lot of volume. If you are replacing the crank seals check the condition of the sealing surface, if pitted or worn, the surface can be replace with speedie sleeves. I've found the speedie sleeves work better than having the crank reground. I've got the numbers if you need them.

Cheers Phil

[cordenj]

Hi Phil,

I've looked at your very useful info online before and we are taking great care not to disturb the oil dippers etc.

I've got a copy of the MB C2 manual, but unless I've missed it, there is nothing about how the remove the oil strainer. If you are able to confirm that would be great. thanks

[motto]

The oil pick-up strainer is held in the cup with a wire clip that runs from one side of the cup to the other. With this removed the strainer will easily be taken out of the cup.
If you then look down the centre of the pick-up tube you will see the hex head bolt holding the pick-up to the bearing cap.
You can see the join line in your photo adjacent the soldered connection.

David

[cordenj]

Thanks David