{"product_id":"bcbc-340s-engine-oil-pump-pickup-tube-and-screen","title":"BCBC 340S Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube and Screen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Melling pickup tube and screen assembly, part number 340S, supplies oil to the pump while helping block debris from entering the lubrication system. It is a standard replacement component made in the USA for engine service work where oil flow and pressure protection matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement engine oil pump pickup tube and screen assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanized steel tube and galvanized steel screen for durable construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlanged end with gasket or seal included for service installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded assembly with a 2-bolt flange mount design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Mark LT applications, the pickup tube and screen are part of the oil supply path that feeds the pump. A worn or restricted pickup can reduce oil delivery, affect pressure control, and contribute to internal engine damage. Melling part number 340S is built as a direct service-style replacement for engines that use this pickup tube and screen layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestricted oil pickup from sludge or debris in the sump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced oil flow to the pump during engine operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil pressure issues caused by a damaged or contaminated screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService replacement needs during pump or lower-end engine work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify tube length, flange style, and screen dimensions before installation. Clean the oil pan and inspect the pump pickup area for contamination or wear before fitting the new assembly. This part cross-references Ford OE numbers 3L3E-6622-DA and 3L3Z-6622-AA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelling identifies this pickup tube and screen assembly as a made-in-USA replacement part and recommends replacing the pickup during oil pump service to help maintain proper lubrication system function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BCBC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53721562972341,"sku":"BCBC-340S","price":84.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ML_340S_Fro.jpg?v=1794121548","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/bcbc-340s-engine-oil-pump-pickup-tube-and-screen","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}