Re: Pic Test; Packard & Olds Pumps

Posted by Jack Vines On 2007/8/26 16:13:16

Hi, Joe,

On the pumps I redesigned, I made a full-length cast iron bushing to go top to bottom in the pump housing. Then I made a 1/2" thick bottom plate and machined a recess for the shaft. Of course, a longer shaft was necessary. Now, the shaft is supported three times as much on the top, as well as at the bottom. Guarantee that housing bore wear will never be a problem again.

Problem is, I have $400 in machining and labor in each one. Not cost-effective to do them to sell.

BTW, I need a couple more oil pump, water pump and fuel pump cores. The 374" short blocks I have been buying didn't come with them.

thnx, jv.