Re: [FWDLK] Rebuilding an Oil Pump
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Re: [FWDLK] Rebuilding an Oil Pump



I'm going to rebuild this one. Pump was frozen from all the gunk in the
engine. It freed up shortly after spraying it with PB Blaster. Now shaft
spins freely with no problems.

So, does anyone know where I can get a rebuild kit ?

Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Rebuilding an Oil Pump


> Ron,
>
> Why not just buy a NEW oil pump? I would think it is the same as a later
model 318 or even high volume 340.
>
> If the original pump was frozen, I would be suspect of the condition of
the shaft and bushings.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> ---- Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hey Gang -
> >
> > I disassembled the oil pump from my 59 Dodge 326 V8. Initially it was
frozen
> > and wouldn't turn. But soaking in PB Blaster for a few minutes freed
> > everything up and it spins fine now. What I did notice was that the two
> > rubber O-rings inside were brittle and fell apart when I tried to remove
> > them.
> >
> > Does anyone know where I can get a rebuild kit ? The oil pump is part
no.
> > 1618949.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ron
> >
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