Model A Ford Oil Pump Shield
 

Going to get my engine rebuilt. What's the story on this Oil Pump Shield? Should I get one and install it since I'm redoing the engine? How does it work? Anyone have a picture of it installed down in the oil pan? Does the dip tray need to be modified?

Re: Model A Ford Oil Pump Shield
 

Here's the way it goes in:

(see also this string for more info: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132923 )

Re: Model A Ford Oil Pump Shield
 

Yes;
“Under no circumstances install an oil shield without installing the new oil pan or vice versa”.

“The oil pan tray (A-6688) has also been lowered 1/8”. This has been accomplished by correspondingly raising the height of the bead in the oil pan tray”.

Re: Model A Ford Oil Pump Shield
 

So trim 1/8 off the bottom of the shield?

Re: Model A Ford Oil Pump Shield
 

Call Bert's in Denver...They will more than likely have an original that you can use...Both the tray and the shield. Study the Ford Service Bulletin pertaining to the shield and the tray.

HOWEVER...I believe it must be installed with the oil pump that has the bolt-on cover.

Pluck

Re: Model A Ford Oil Pump Shield
 

if removing the shield and installing a rebuilt pump is the pan OK to use?:confused:

Re: Model A Ford Oil Pump Shield
 

Sure.

Here is the thread as Carl mentioned above. It explains what was done and why.

see also this string for more info: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132923