Re: Randy Berger's 1956 Caribbean

Posted by Randy Berger On 2007/10/28 11:44:16

Brian, I unscrewed the threaded plug on #2 pump (original to my Caribbean) and the relief valve measures 1 3/4" long, which is the normal 55 valve length. This pump is obviously from the factory as it was never drilled for cotter pins. A call to Mike D. got me the proper late oil pump for rebuild purposes. Still waiting for a callback from Aller.
Mike D's price was reasonable and he shipped it promptly.
I'm wondering where/when I read about the late oil pump? My first notice of the late pump was its removal from my parts car. I noted the two different casting numbers and started looking at the parts book for answers. I just reviewed the SCs and it is not mentioned there.