Re: engine is out... now what do I do?

Posted by PackardV8 On 2012/5/23 7:42:08

The pump is ez to remove. Check to see if there is a gasket between flange of pump and rear main bearing cap.

THe pump needs to be checked for wear Where the shaft enters the pump. IIRC manual indicates .004" max wear but that's probably very liberal as in maybe too liberal for (in my opinion) this poorly designed pump set up.

**** Check dip stick to float interference!!!! ********

Based on the pic u posted th sludge does not appear to be excessive but need to clean it out anyway of course.

If u decide to disassemble the pump we'll try to analyze it here. Otherwise be sure to check for the slop in the input shaft as i indicted above.

How many miles does this engine have on it????

Depending on the condition of the pump it mite be prudent to consider the Olds oil pump conversion kit. I'm using the Olds conversion on my very low mileage very original (when i got it) 56 Executive.