Oil pump shim??
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Instructor
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From: Renton,Kennydale area WA
Oil pump shim??
Is there anyone out there that sells oil pump shims? Could I purchase a few washers or something along the same lines that will do the job? Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by gmethod
Is there anyone out there that sells oil pump shims? Could I purchase a few washers or something along the same lines that will do the job? Thanks in advance
You might want to go to your local auto repair store and buy a shim kit.
Drifting
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What are you shimming? The pump off the block for a double roller chain clearance, or are you shimming the oil pump relief spring for more max pressure? If your shimming the spring then a .100 washer should work fine. If your shimming the pump from the block I have CAD drawings of the spacers you need.
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Thanks guys...I guess I should have been more specific. I'm shimming the pressure relief spring in the oil pump. I figured .100'' should have been enough but I'm also wondering about the diameter. I'll get a hold of SLP to see if they carry the shim by itself.
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Originally Posted by Phil97SVT
I believe we used ~7mm washers, we took the relief plug to the hardware store and purchased a handful of washers. We use enough to get .100 - .120 of preload.
Phil
Phil
Phil,
After the installation of the .100" to .120" shims, what oil pressure do you see once the engine has warmed up?
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