OIL PUMP LEAKING
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Mountain Pass
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OIL PUMP LEAKING
Recently took my truck out and drove over 70 miles. Yesterday, I saw a huge puddle of oil. Checked the oil and I was down a quart and half. Before I went on my little jaunt I had checked the oil and it was full. So, are there any secrets to keep the oil pump from leaking?
I have a 1960 Galaxie 292, put in by the previous owner, I just rebuilt it.
I have a 1960 Galaxie 292, put in by the previous owner, I just rebuilt it.
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That is not an oil pump leak. The oil pump is entirely within the oil pan. Try to locate the leak. If it is in the back of the engine, it is probably the rear main seal. If you are really lucky, it is near the oil filter, or just around the oil pan. Everything is fixable, just takes time, money and effort.
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Recently took my truck out and drove over 70 miles. Yesterday, I saw a huge puddle of oil. Checked the oil and I was down a quart and half. Before I went on my little jaunt I had checked the oil and it was full. So, are there any secrets to keep the oil pump from leaking?
I have a 1960 Galaxie 292, put in by the previous owner, I just rebuilt it.
I have a 1960 Galaxie 292, put in by the previous owner, I just rebuilt it.
That is not an oil pump leak. The oil pump is entirely within the oil pan. Try to locate the leak. If it is in the back of the engine, it is probably the rear main seal. If you are really lucky, it is near the oil filter, or just around the oil pan. Everything is fixable, just takes time, money and effort.
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1955 Ford Part 101: Repairing the Y Block Oil Pump (hotrodreverend.com)
Here is a video on repairing the pump in case you need it.
Here is a video on repairing the pump in case you need it.
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That is not an oil pump leak. The oil pump is entirely within the oil pan. Try to locate the leak. If it is in the back of the engine, it is probably the rear main seal. If you are really lucky, it is near the oil filter, or just around the oil pan. Everything is fixable, just takes time, money and effort.
Fleet Mechanic
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That is not an oil pump leak. The oil pump is entirely within the oil pan. Try to locate the leak. If it is in the back of the engine, it is probably the rear main seal. If you are really lucky, it is near the oil filter, or just around the oil pan. Everything is fixable, just takes time, money and effort.
Sorry for the same thing you replied Crop Duster for some reason your post didn't show before I responded.
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Crop Duster, Yeah, I'm hoping its just something came loose.
But I was also hoping one of you geniuses might have perfected the external oil pump. Maybe, I'll get some PEX and SharkBite, just kidding
Need to get the Snow Plow all situated for our Summer, I think we'll have a Summer, before I turn my attention back to my 55 F350.
Thanks for the response and the link to the video.
But I was also hoping one of you geniuses might have perfected the external oil pump. Maybe, I'll get some PEX and SharkBite, just kidding
Need to get the Snow Plow all situated for our Summer, I think we'll have a Summer, before I turn my attention back to my 55 F350.
Thanks for the response and the link to the video.
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If you are certain the leak originates from the pump then you may only need to replace the gaskets and seals and ensure that all gasket and seal surfaces are good..
The oil pickup tube is sealed with a thick rubber ring, almost like a short section of hose. That can be overtighened, which deforms the tube and prevents a seal. This can cause a leak and could be accompanied by other symptoms of oil aeration, where pressure can be much lower than expected and behave erraticaly and possibly cause engine damage.
The tube should be perfectly cylindrical where it fits into the oil pump. If it is not, then the tube must be repaired or replaced.
The oil pickup tube is sealed with a thick rubber ring, almost like a short section of hose. That can be overtighened, which deforms the tube and prevents a seal. This can cause a leak and could be accompanied by other symptoms of oil aeration, where pressure can be much lower than expected and behave erraticaly and possibly cause engine damage.
The tube should be perfectly cylindrical where it fits into the oil pump. If it is not, then the tube must be repaired or replaced.
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Thank you, Charlie.
Ok, I haven't asked this question, but, I think I know the answer; will I have to re-prime the pump if I take it off and change all of the gaskets etc? Please, tell me no and that there is a secret way to re-prime the pump.
Ok, I haven't asked this question, but, I think I know the answer; will I have to re-prime the pump if I take it off and change all of the gaskets etc? Please, tell me no and that there is a secret way to re-prime the pump.
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Lube the gears with oil during assembly and it should be fine. You can use an oil can to squirt oil in the pickup tube hole once the pump is mounted as the pump can hold a couple ounces in the free space within the pump.
No matter how you do it, it is wise to remove the distributor to turn the oil pump drive shaft with a drill to ensure that it pumps, before starting the engine.
No matter how you do it, it is wise to remove the distributor to turn the oil pump drive shaft with a drill to ensure that it pumps, before starting the engine.
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Lube the gears with oil during assembly and it should be fine. You can use an oil can to squirt oil in the pickup tube hole once the pump is mounted as the pump can hold a couple ounces in the free space within the pump.
No matter how you do it, it is wise to remove the distributor to turn the oil pump drive shaft with a drill to ensure that it pumps, before starting the engine.
No matter how you do it, it is wise to remove the distributor to turn the oil pump drive shaft with a drill to ensure that it pumps, before starting the engine.
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Mountain Pass
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Thanks barnie. Doesn't make me nervous, just more work I was hoping not to do. I have the shaft to prime the pump. So, I guess I'll plan a day to check the pump, maybe something is just loose. If I have to go deeper, I'll give everything a good going over, then pull out the distributor.
But your idea seems like a great trick.
But your idea seems like a great trick.
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That is not an oil pump leak. The oil pump is entirely within the oil pan. Try to locate the leak. If it is in the back of the engine, it is probably the rear main seal. If you are really lucky, it is near the oil filter, or just around the oil pan. Everything is fixable, just takes time, money and effort.