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Topic: oil pump question

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oil pump question

Posted: 4/27/07 8:12am Message 11 of 16
thargrav
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A new pump is probably cheaper.


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oil pump question

Posted: 4/30/07 5:01pm Message 12 of 16
hank51
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No, Summit has a stock pan for 20 something dollars.  Chromed for $33.  That's where I got the pump, so they should have a solution.
Thanks guys.



oil pump question

Posted: 6/4/07 6:20pm Message 13 of 16
hank51
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I picked up an oil pump from Summit to solve my problem but wouldn't raising the oil level in the pan by adding more oil also solve the problem?


oil pump question

Posted: 6/4/07 7:33pm Message 14 of 16
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kstyer
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Hank, if the replacement pan is deeper than the original, and that is the cause for the extra clearance, there is no problem with adding more oil.  Bring the oil back up the original level on the dipstick and there will be no problem.
 
But there is one issue.  At high speed corners, hard acelleration, hard decel, the oil will slosh a bit more if it has more room.  With a low oil level this could cause the engine to starve for oil during those times.  With the extra oil this should not be a problem.
 
If you are getting into this kind of a situation the car would really need dry sump set up anyway to keep from sucking air.  Many race cars have this set up.   You don't need it.
 
Use the pan you want, and fill the oil.



oil pump question

Posted: 6/5/07 12:36pm Message 15 of 16
hank51
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Ken, great to hear from you.  As always, I can count on you for information.  Thanks.
BTW, over 5k posts?  You have to be kidding. 



oil pump question

Posted: 6/6/07 4:46pm Message 16 of 16
hank51
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One more question.  Is there a simple way to determine if the pan you have requires a thick or thin gasket?  Thanks


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