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40cpe · 12-01-2015, 08:57 PM

I've torn my 8BA style oil pump down and glad I did. The relief spring had 3-4 coils broken. I have another pump and the spring in it looks good. The pump I'm planning to use didn't have a paper gasket between the cover and the housing but had a thin, hard sealer-like coating. I have a Best gasket set that includes a paper gasket but I've read suggestions not to use a gasket. If I don't use the gasket, should I use a sealer of some sort, and what is the recommendation? Should I do a trial fit dry and use plasti-gauge to check clearance? I've read about .005" is what to shoot for. Any suggestions welcome and appreciated.

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12-01-2015, 08:57 PM	#1
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	oil pump, again I've torn my 8BA style oil pump down and glad I did. The relief spring had 3-4 coils broken. I have another pump and the spring in it looks good. The pump I'm planning to use didn't have a paper gasket between the cover and the housing but had a thin, hard sealer-like coating. I have a Best gasket set that includes a paper gasket but I've read suggestions not to use a gasket. If I don't use the gasket, should I use a sealer of some sort, and what is the recommendation? Should I do a trial fit dry and use plasti-gauge to check clearance? I've read about .005" is what to shoot for. Any suggestions welcome and appreciated. Thanks.