Oil pump packed with vasoline
Plug re-installed with threadlocker. Notice the water pump inlet blocked off by the machinist thinking it was for a welch plug.
Pump installed with gasket and seal
Baffle tray installation.
Oil strainer
Sump installed
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Sweet pics mate. Sexy pistons and rods you have there!
Oil pump packed with vasoline
Plug re-installed with threadlocker. Notice the water pump inlet blocked off by the machinist thinking it was for a welch plug.
Pump installed with gasket and seal
Baffle tray installation.
Oil strainer
Sump installed
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Lovely job!! Keep up the good work.
1967 RT40 Corona Current Project - http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=46182
ARP studs in. One screwed in tight, but hopefully should be ok
Smallport head. Ported intake and exhaust with TODA valve springs and oversized valves
Stock cams in and lubed
Camshaft seal - moly grease on the inner surface plus sealant in the corners
Cam covers, courtesy of craved coatings
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What's the thought behind vaseline in the oil pump?
It helps the oil pump suck the oil up from the sump on first start up so oil pressure builds quickly...
We use assembly grease.. just pack the shit out of the oil pump before assembling it.. same princible i suppose.
Because everybody knows that 'more is better' always, either that or because they are clueless! Sure the pump needs something so it's not bone dry & can use a light smear of grease on its gears, lobes & running surfaces, but packing it, ports & all, is useless overkill.
I can only hope that excess doesn't cause the filter bypass to open.
'I've scrapped better.' John stated when asked about the car by the guy with the silver tipped cowboy boots!
Quicksilv,
awesome thread dude!!
just read through it, very thorough.
keep the pics coming,
Mark
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