Re: How much demand is there for PV8C oil pump adapter kits?

Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2008/10/29 17:22:27

I'm going to add one more simple hydraulic explanation on the oil pump adaption.

Any V-8 oil system is a controlled LEAK.

As the engine wears out, the leaks increase.

Some parts can be fixed, like the bearings.

Some parts cannot be fixed, like the lifter gallery clearance.

Unless the oil pump can supply MORE oil VOLUME than the current engine LEAKS need, there will be NO PRESSURE and at least lifter clatter, if not bearing failure.

This is what the Melling/Olds 350/455 oil pump with adapter kit does: it supplies 20% more oil VOLUME than the Packard oil pump EVER WILL. It is simple hydraulics.

The ONLY solution to this problem is an oil pump with more pumping volume per unit rotation. The answer is the Melling Olds 350/455 pump which requires an adapter kit to mate to the Packard V-8.

It's as simple as that.

Your choice, your engine.

Craig