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oil pump
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:07 pm
by berettajunkie1991
ever had the problem of the pumps sump fall out while the pump is pumping.  anyways what did you do to fix it?
oil pump
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:40 pm
by Scanman88GT
I had that problem with a small block engine that I had in my 55 Chevy Belair. I've seen them fixed a couple of ways....one was to braze the pickup tube where it presses into the pump.I've also seen them staked into place so they won't fall out. Usually they are a pretty tight press-fit.
oil pump
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:01 pm
by berettajunkie1991
well i fixed it i drilled and threaded holes into the housing and put set screws in and i loctited it too i dont think it will go anywhere now.