Big block windage tray question

Greetings,

It's been a long,long time and I have forgotten. Can the STOCK OIL PICKUP TUBE remain in the block while removing the windage tray OR does it have to come out before the windage tray can be removed?

THANKS!!!

Depends. If you working with an engine on a stand then you should be able to twist it out of there without any problem. Underneath a car might not be so easy.

I just pulled one out with the bb in the dart. Didn't have to touch the pickup.

Thanks guys!