Melling M29500 Oil Pump Pickup Tube Support Bracket for GM LS Engines

The Melling M29500 Oil Pump Pickup Tube Support Bracket is a precision-engineered performance component designed to provide critical reinforcement for GM LS engine oil systems. This lightweight billet aluminum bracket delivers additional support for the oil pump pickup tube during high-performance and extreme operating conditions, helping prevent air from being drawn past the O-ring seal.

Key Features:

• Lightweight billet aluminum construction with precision CNC machining
• Utilizes the unused mounting hole in the oil pump for additional clamping force
• Provides dual-side support when installed opposite the factory GM mounting bolt
• No modifications required for installation—bolt-on design
• Includes mounting hardware for complete installation
• Made in the USA with Melling quality standards
• Compact dimensions: 1.37" length x 1.355" width x 0.195" thickness

Application Notes:

• Compatible with Melling 10296 and M295HV oil pumps
• Does NOT fit pickup tubes with welded flange (GM part number 12608593)
• Does NOT fit pickup tubes with two-bolt hole flanges
• Designed for GM LS Gen III and Gen IV engines (4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L, 6.2L)

Melling recommends installing a new oil pump pickup tube and screen as part of every oil pump installation. This support bracket is an essential upgrade for high-performance applications where maintaining consistent oil pump pickup stability is critical to engine protection and longevity.