Can anyone suggest a bolt in pick up that will work with the stock oil pan for a 454 Mag and a Mellings 77 pump? I can't find a thing!

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I am going by memory, but I think it is a Melling 345S I have the number in my computer at the shop.

im just curious,why not a standard pickup?

I bought the standard press in pick up, but for the life of me I cannot get the stupid thing to press in. In my last engine I used the hardin XS pick up becuase I had the matching pan. That was a bolt on pick up and it was super painless!

I'm not sure how you'd use anything but a press-in pickup in an M77 pump...? Melling makes a tool for installing them, then they should be tack-welded once they're in place.

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If you want to use a bolt on pickup, you hae to get a pump that accomodates it.

By bolt in, I'm refering to the pick up that has a bracket that bolts to the bottom of the pump. The tube still is inserted into the pump but its not as tight of a fit. At least the hardin one slid in easily. I guess I'll have to try and find a store near me the has the tool to drive in the pick up.

Maybe an engine shop in your area might have the tool and would install it for you. It's not a tool you're likely to find in an auto parts store... Melling is the only people I know of that makes them. Melling number is MCAT-75 for a big block, 3/4" tube.

That type of pickup is made for the Hardin pans. Moroso and others also have them but they will usually not work with a stock depth pan. They usually are not a loose fit. They are generally just as tight as the stock press in ones. Also, if you read the instructions, I am pretty sure they are supposed to be welded after installing them. If the tube is too loose of a fit it can cause air to get sucked in to the pump.

without the tool,it,s tough to get it in,i used to use a vicegrip,the instilation tool makes it so much easier.