Melling Oil Pump Cracks
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From: chiefland fl
Melling Oil Pump Cracks
there was a thread here the other day about cracked M55HV pumps, here is the new one i got today, it even comes with a note saying "the pump has a new look due to a new housing & cover design, the changes inprove the pump on origional stock applications". but it also says...."any high performance application especially those using solid motor mounts require the installation of an M select performance oil pump".....ok......what is that? and why did this one cost $85??
but you can see by the pics..this one IS better though.
here is the pic http://www.billybonesmusic.com/billsvettepage.htm
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but you can see by the pics..this one IS better though.
here is the pic http://www.billybonesmusic.com/billsvettepage.htm
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Melting Slicks
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From: Heidelberg PA
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The Select pump cost about $85. If you paid that for a standard, you got ripped off!!!!! Do yourself a favor & buy the select pump. It would be like buying insurance & peace of mind.
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From: palm harbor fl
the housing will crack on that pump hense the warning,i read an article in last months hotrod about this,you dont want that pump on a high perf. engine like 85 vet said do yourself a favor and return it to summit.I just bought the select pump and it was 62 dollars with out the pickup.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by billybonesmusic
what is the part number on that select pump?
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Safety Car
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From: The Pines South Jersey
here is the original tip
This is the guy the wrote into the magazine, it was a long time ago -look how long it took to make it to actual print
Ed Hess melling thread at GoDragracing.com
Ed Hess melling thread at GoDragracing.com
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to make a long storey short. i ended up puting in the 10555 in my 383
Last edited by jeffyc; Jun 19, 2007 at 09:22 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Winchester VA
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I went with the std volume 10553.
However, look for that thread "melling oil pump disasters" it has several pages of good info. Including several pics. IIRC, you may actually have an older style good pump. At first glance, your mount area looks pretty beefy and does not have the sleeve of the newer weak style.
However, look for that thread "melling oil pump disasters" it has several pages of good info. Including several pics. IIRC, you may actually have an older style good pump. At first glance, your mount area looks pretty beefy and does not have the sleeve of the newer weak style.
