Re: Packard Oiling System Parts including Oldsmobile Oil Pump Conversion Kit update

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/5/5 9:09:26

THe heavy Duty Olds pump has a LOWER pump shaft support that the standard duty Olds pump does NOT have. In view of problems with OEM Packard pump shaft wear it is best advised to use the heavy duty Olds pump for the conversion because it has the lower shaft support.

I did not use the full flow Olds conversion kit. I used the standard kit with a Heavy duty Olds pump.

The only VERY MINOR downside to the Olds conversion that is not always made clear is that a very tiny amount of metal must be ground or filed away from one lower corner of the pump to allow for pan clearence. It's not a problem. I just mention it so there will be no suprises during installation.