Does oil pump need a gasket?
05-24-2004, 05:08 PM
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Does oil pump need a gasket?
hey, were building a 383 stroker right now. our oil pump didn;t come with a gasket. do we need to use one or do we just leave it metal to metal?
would silicone be okay?
thanks
would silicone be okay?
thanks
05-24-2004, 08:52 PM
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No gasket needed, just make sure there are no burrs that would interfere. Don't use silicone; if any squeezes out it could end up diddy bopping it's way around your oil passages.
When you're checking your main cap for burrs, throw a stone on your die grinder and use it to radius the entrance for the oil passage. There is typically a mismatch at this point between the pump and the main cap.
When you're checking your main cap for burrs, throw a stone on your die grinder and use it to radius the entrance for the oil passage. There is typically a mismatch at this point between the pump and the main cap.
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