Oil pump doesn't clear main stud
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Oil pump doesn't clear main stud
Well, the thread title probably says it all. I was doing some assembly on the motor today and discovered that the oil pump housing doesn't clear one of the rear main bearing cap studs. 
I'm hesitant to start grinding away at the oil pump housing, but that's the direction I'm leaning in right now. What have others done? I'm sure I'm not the first to discover this problem.
I'm using the stock BB oil pump with ARP main studs.
I'm hesitant to start grinding away at the oil pump housing, but that's the direction I'm leaning in right now. What have others done? I'm sure I'm not the first to discover this problem.
I'm using the stock BB oil pump with ARP main studs.
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Pretty common. You can get a 12 point nut that will help...or just do a little judicious grinding.
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