Recent content by johnson989

Well that was the problem. The new tube fits. Here is a pic of the height difference.

That's probably because you always had the revised part. The one I bought must have been old inventory.

What was the hose clamp for? Was the crows foot a 5 point or just standard 2 point? I wanted to use my 5/8 flare nut wrench for more contact area, but couldn't fit it around the tube.

Melling revised the part but kept the same part number. From what I understand the revised part will work with all years, but the old part will not work with 2000-2001.

I just got off the phone with George from Melling. He's actually the guy in the videos. Anyway it turns out that in 2000 chrystler made a change to their tube and Melling made a revision to the tube(242s). Well the one I bought from advance auto must have been old inventory. He is sending me...

I have seen that video thanks. Like I said though how can you alighn the tube any other direction if it has to line up with the pump to block mounting hole?

How is it possible to install it at the wrong angle if it has to line up with the mounting hole? Doesn't installing a new tube require a new pump to get a good seal?

I have a stock flow Melling pump(m81a) and Melling tube(242s). The screen is contacting the pan right in the center of the sump about 1/2 inch before the pan contacts the block. I have heard of the HV Melling pump hitting the pan, but haven't found this situation on here yet. Has anybody had...

I have searched quite a bit on this but I think this is a unique situation. On my 2001 xj I have bilstein HD shocks, stock worn out negative arch leafs, and air bags in the rear. I installed the bags because I pull several boats and trailers. They work very well when under heavy load, but since...

Thank you for this thread. I too am an idiot.

Do you know if this Davey's Jeep has any more heads like that available. I live in Mi also so it wouldn't be that far? Or maybe they could ship one.