Proform Parts Engine Oil Pump Screen Installation Tool

Proform Parts Oil Pump Screen Installation Tools: Precision for Chevy Engine Builds

When you're deep into an engine build or rebuild, the details matter — and few details are more frustrating than damaging a press-in oil pump pickup tube during installation. Proform Parts addresses that problem head-on with their purpose-built Engine Oil Pump Screen Installation Tools, a small but essential part of any serious Chevrolet engine assembly toolkit.

What These Tools Do — and Why They Matter

The oil pump pickup screen is a critical component: it filters debris before oil enters the pump, protecting bearings and internal engine parts from contamination. Installing the press-fit pickup tube into the pump body without a dedicated driver tool risks bending or puncturing the tube — a mistake that can compromise oil flow and ultimately engine longevity. Proform's oil pump screen installation tools eliminate the risk of banged-up oil pickups and punctured tubes, making it easy to seat the pickup securely into the oil pickup tube.

Two Tools, Two Applications: SBC and BBC Coverage

Proform offers two distinct tools in this category, each engineered to match a specific Chevrolet engine family:

• Part #66491 — Small Block Chevy (SBC): Designed for small block Chevy engine oil pump applications with a 5/8-inch pick-up tube, this tool is made from high-quality steel and features a black oxide finish.
• Part #66480 — Big Block Chevy (BBC): Fits 1965 to 2000 big block Chevy engine oil pump applications with a 3/4-inch pick-up tube, also made from high-quality steel with a black oxide finish.

Both tools are designed to make that press-in pickup installation easier , replacing improvised methods like hammering on sockets or screwdrivers that can easily damage the tube. As builders in the field have noted, these tools work far better than a homemade alternative, and are well worth the investment to protect the screen tube.

Why Trust Proform Parts for Engine Building Tools?

Proform Parts (Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A., Inc.) is a leader in the high-performance automotive aftermarket, engineering and manufacturing creative products from intelligent concepts, with a goal of providing enthusiasts with innovation, quality, and affordability. With dozens of patents, thousands of SKUs, and millions of satisfied customers, Proform has brought that combination to enthusiasts for over 30 years.

The Proform line includes a whole category of popular and easy-to-use engine builders' tools made to exacting specifications — and the oil pump screen installation tool lineup is a perfect example of that philosophy in practice. Proform backs their products with a warranty and has live technicians ready to help with any questions about their parts.

Whether you're assembling a street cruiser or a track-ready powerplant, having the right tool for every step of the build is what separates a clean engine assembly from an expensive mistake. Proform's oil pump screen installation tools are a straightforward, professional-grade solution for anyone working on classic or performance Chevy engines.