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Old 10-29-2018, 11:31 AM   #1
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Default Oil pump shield modification questions

I was going through my box of model a oil pumps to choose which one I was going to rebuild. And found one that someone previously had modified the outer pump baffle/shield. Is this something anyone here has seen done before. If so are there any benefits to performing this modification or it is it hurting the function. Ben
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Old 10-29-2018, 01:08 PM   #2
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It hurts function, raises the minimum oil level that can be pumped
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Old 10-30-2018, 10:34 AM   #3
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Also more apt to 'aerate'. The shield is designed to force the pump to pick up oil from very low in the pan.
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Old 10-30-2018, 10:43 AM   #4
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Perhaps modified due to reoccurring sludge in the bottom of the oil pan? Poor maintenance or crappy oil back in the day..
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Old 10-30-2018, 10:45 AM   #5
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Thanks for the replies guys. That is what my thoughts were as well but thought I would ask since the motor was running when disassembled.
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Old 10-31-2018, 09:32 AM   #6
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Old 10-31-2018, 11:43 AM   #7
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Before I Disassembled it! Oops!
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