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Old 12-29-2010, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 300 Buster
Don't overlook the oil pump,I would replace it with a good Melling and clean the pick up real good.Check the pan for rust,if in doubt,replace it.They are known for rusting out.You don't want to have to pull it again down the road,for a pump or pan leaking.You may even find evidence in the pick up,or the pump may even be at fault.It's just good insurance.Clean and check that crank real good,you don't want to waste the whole job.
X2. Good advise. Melling. You might want to do the EFI pan conversion while there: Grinding off the raised tabs on the pan so you can use the one piece efi years pan gasket. Yours may be different, but with mine I had to drop the pan, then reach in and undo the o.pump before removing the pan. Oh, and make REAL sure the engine is raised and SECURE before reaching in. I know you have two arms, but it's best not to loose one.