Don"t touch that bolt

[700rpm]

Originally Posted by Brian T

Ray,
There was a change to the way the pump spring was retained --- SB Feb 30 , the reason was Ford were concerned that if an oil pan was replaced and the spring which originally was clipped to the oil pan (not the pump) and forgotten, the lock bolt once removed, the pump falls down resulting no oil pressure or worse tangled up in the crankshaft.
Only the plug as a pipe thread, a fine thread bolt can be used snugged up lightly.

Brian, I am familiar with that service bulletin, but it says nothing about a locking bolt. As Vince noted, Ford never used a locking bolt for the oil pump on an A.

[Brian T]

Originally Posted by 700rpm

Brian, I am familiar with that service bulletin, but it says nothing about a locking bolt. As Vince noted, Ford never used a locking bolt for the oil pump on an A.

Your correct, NOBODY on this thread including myself said that FORD used a locking bolt to hold the pump in place, the original poster stated there was a bolt he believes was holding the oil pump in place, I had the same thing when I got my truck, and was advised by someone on this board not to remove it until I was sure the pump retainer spring was in place, if the spring is missing the pump falls down and can cause severe damage, yes and can hit the crankshaft.
Some on this Forum have opinions that are outright there way and no other, and are rude to boot, absolutely no reflection on you Ray, Happy New Year.

[700rpm]

Originally Posted by Brian T

Your correct, NOBODY on this thread including myself said that FORD used a locking bolt to hold the pump in place, the original poster stated there was a bolt he believes was holding the oil pump in place, I had the same thing when I got my truck, and was advised by someone on this board not to remove it until I was sure the pump retainer spring was in place, if the spring is missing the pump falls down and can cause severe damage, yes and can hit the crankshaft.
Some on this Forum have opinions that are outright there way and no other, and are rude to boot, absolutely no reflection on you Ray, Happy New Year.

It seems I have very little to contribute here. Sometimes the written word in a forum is not the best or clearest way to communicate. I need to step away for a while.