Opinions sought on oil pump rebuild and gas tank clean/repair

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2013/8/24 21:11:31

With no filtration, I was not surprised to have to poke out some of the motor oil. I'm preparing for the kerosine flushes next(i.e.not running). But it got me thinking how good the oil pump is? I saw it's a gear pump, and it's old timey all metal, so it'll work as long as it turns and the stuff can get to it. But what's the experience tell us? Rebuild regrets?
The gas tank was no surprise either. The issue everyone similarly faces is how to best limit the damage. Is it best to send your problem to someone else? Do it yourself?
or what? Exchange vs repair? Recommendations on kits? I'm sure that's a, it depends, question so I'm saying mine is average, sludge and rust, but overall the tank is very solid. I'm whisking off the sending unit Monday, so that's covered. It was similarly rusty and had a large wad stuck on it so it always read empty I'm sure, but the wire was gone.