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Originally Posted by DOC
My basic oil pump routine is clean, verify clearances, verify bottom plate is flat, de-burr edges of gears
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Yup, I agree.
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Originally Posted by DOC
and change the relief ball to 9/16 and shim the spring as well.
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What does that accomplish? What is the OEM relief ball size? Does shimming the spring CHANGE the relief pressure, or does it merely compensate for a smaller ball?
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Originally Posted by DOC
I put 1 small tack weld to hold the pickup on. its a tight fit to begin with but this is added insurance.
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I never understood the concept of welding steel to cast iron. Welding iron is...difficult.
Brazing or silver-soldering makes more sense to me.