Re: V8 oil pump. Hash v Packard v 56J et-al

Posted by HH56 On 2011/9/14 11:32:39

I think the electric booster pump is what patgreen is contemplating if it becomes necessary. He mentioned a Cadillac version so early 90's I think on that one. Several of the aftermarket brake and streetrod places also sell pumps.

Most don't need a separate switch just to run as they keep a small reserve or have a sense switch and turn on when necessary. Downside to them is most are in the $3-500.00 range. Upside is all could probably be plumbed into the brake vacuum supply system and you would get the benefit of the pump there as well. If you want excitement, try to stop a BTV car with dead engine and no vacuum when it's rolling backwards down a mountain road.