Re: Zero Oil Pressure 1948 Packard

Posted by Packard 1948 On 2021/5/15 18:52:12

I can say that I have not confirmed that the oil pump rotor (gears) turn when the crankshaft turns because that would involve removing the cover from the oil pump and I did not want to damage the paper thin gasket.

It seems that the replacement oil pan gasket is not the correct part so I need to order one from Max Merritt anyway so I will order an oil pump cover gasket and then watch the rotors turn as the engine cranks over with the starter motor.

What should I inspect on the inside of the crankcase since I have the oil pan off? The oil pickup pipe and the Float-O screen are removed.

The Service Instruction attached earlier in this post says "when you replace the screen make sure that the upper connection is tight, where the oil tube is fastened to the crankcase. This is particularly important in the case of the flanged connection in the Super Eight"

Is this a press fit?