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07-26-2022, 10:20 AM | #1 |
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Oil Pump Gasket
Hey All,
Have the oil pump apart and I have a question. (37 - early 38) Does the bottom of the pump have a gasket between the pump body and the bottom plate? Mine did not, but the rebuild kits do as well as a complete engine gasket set and I cant find that gasket by itself. I did notice that it looks very similar to the one I put in my Model A pump 2-years ago. Is it the same gasket? Regards Bill |
07-27-2022, 06:32 AM | #2 |
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Re: Oil Pump Gasket
For the 37-41 85HP oil pump there is no gasket between the bottom cover for the gears and the pump body. Adding one in this location will decrease oil pressure.
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07-27-2022, 08:10 AM | #3 |
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Re: Oil Pump Gasket
I use a super thin layer of silicone. I have even milled a tiny bit off the pump bodies until I achieve .002-.003 end play in the shaft. I always surface grind or replace the cover with a nos as the gear usually wear into the cover. The tighter these tolerances are the better it will perform.
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07-27-2022, 08:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Oil Pump Gasket
Does 8ba pumps have a gasket?
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07-28-2022, 10:27 AM | #5 |
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Re: Oil Pump Gasket
Thanks guy's
I wonder why the model A has one as well as the later flatheads, but not the early flatheads. I wonder why? Regards Bill |
07-28-2022, 02:42 PM | #6 |
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07-28-2022, 03:36 PM | #7 |
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Re: Oil Pump Gasket
Gasket or no gasket make no difference as long as you have that .002-.003 clearance
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