Re: Is anyone else still offering rebuilt V8 oil pumps?

Posted by Jack Vines On 2017/1/23 10:12:34

Riki, go for it, with my blessing. Just know that I've got the parts supply in hand, have done enough to solve most of the problems and I can't see any way to make money doing it.

Yes, it's theoretically possible to make an adapter and add a vacuum pump to the Olds. Then the hex drive recess would have to be adapted to the idler gear. But then, most of the vacuum pump bodies are worn out, the carbon vanes are worn out or broken, so where are the replacement vacuum parts coming from?

The real problem is the pan clearance issue. With the required adapter, there's not enough room below the Olds pump for the vacuum pump.

jack vines