BCBC 84-CS2 Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube and Screen

Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube and Screen

This Melling pickup tube and oil screen assembly is a standard replacement for applications using the M-84 oil pump. It is made in the USA and built to supply oil while helping keep debris out of the lubrication system.

Key Features

• Standard replacement pickup tube and screen assembly
• Galvanized steel tube and galvanized steel screen
• Straight tube design with a 3.32-inch tube length
• 4.34-inch screen face diameter for oil pickup coverage
• Made in the USA

Detailed Description

Part number 84-CS2 is a Melling engine oil pump pickup tube and screen assembly for stock-style lubrication service. It is used with the M-84 oil pump in a wide range of Ford and Mercury V8 applications, including Ford Mustang, Ford Torino, and Mercury Cougar fitments listed below. The galvanized steel construction supports durability in the oiling system, while the screen helps protect the pump from contaminants that can enter the engine oil supply through wear or extended oil change intervals. Melling recommends replacing the pickup tube and screen during oil pump service to help maintain proper oil flow and pressure control. Part number 84-CS2 is also referenced by cross numbers such as 12-139 and OP467 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted oil pickup caused by debris in the lubrication system
• Oil pump contamination from internal engine wear
• Pressure loss related to a damaged or worn pickup screen
• Oil flow issues during oil pump replacement service
• Stock replacement needs for M-84 oil pump applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Install with the correct M-84 oil pump application and verify pickup tube placement before final assembly. This part does not include mounting hardware or a gasket or seal. Confirm the listed fitment notes, including exclusions such as police applications where shown, before ordering. Use clean engine assembly practices to keep the oiling system free of debris during installation.

Quality Assurance

Melling identifies this pickup tube and screen assembly as a made-in-USA component and positions it as a standard replacement part for oil pump service. The design follows Melling's guidance to replace the pickup tube and screen whenever the oil pump is serviced.