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

Posted by 40clubcoupe On 2013/8/25 7:20:30

I just got through with both of these repairs, so I will butt in. My engine (with no external oil filter) had a sufficient number of miles on it (100K) but the oil pump had surprisingly little wear. Mostly in the relief pressure plunger and a bit of end play wear. I think Packard used very good metal. I bought an oil pump rebuild kit anyway (which replaces the two meshing pump gears and drive shaft). You do not get a new driving gear which mates with the cam, so a local machine guy drilled the new shaft to install my existing driving gear and set the proper end play, plus tank cleaned it all for $30.
I did have some oil pan sludge that I scraped out and cleaned with kerosene. I am going back with an external bypass-type oil filter mounted on the side of the engine.

On the gas tank, mine was not rusted out that I know of but had the stinky gas syndrome from gas sitting in there too many years. I have only been moderately successful on these home gas tank repair kits, so I turned to the source that I have used for 20 years...GasTank Renu. They clean out the tank and bake in a rubber-like coating that is warranted for life. Many dealers around the country but I use a radiator shop in WV.
GOOD LUCK !
40Clubcoupe