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katy · 07-21-2019, 09:22 AM

FWIW, in 1980 I bought a new Ford 1/2 ton w/a 300 CI 6 cylinder engine, when it had about 150,000 miles on it I decided to replace all the rod and main bearings. While I had it apart I decided to also replace the oil pump. I opted for a high volume pump (pumps about 25% more oil than stock). After this job I noticed that the oil a lot stayed cleaner. I suspect that more oil was going through the (full flow) filter than previous.

07-21-2019, 09:22 AM	#19
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Engine Longevity FWIW, in 1980 I bought a new Ford 1/2 ton w/a 300 CI 6 cylinder engine, when it had about 150,000 miles on it I decided to replace all the rod and main bearings. While I had it apart I decided to also replace the oil pump. I opted for a high volume pump (pumps about 25% more oil than stock). After this job I noticed that the oil a lot stayed cleaner. I suspect that more oil was going through the (full flow) filter than previous. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!