Re: [HSS] Oil Pump Question

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Hudson29@aol.com wrote:

>

> Nobody replied to my earlier question about the seeping oil pump. I can

> get at it easily now before the radiator goes on. Has anybody got any insight

> on stanching the flow? Original text and pic included.

>

> << The oil pump on the project Super Six has been seeping oil at a joint

> near the bottom of the bronze casting, right near where there is a potion

> with flats indicating that it might need tightening. Rather than just having

> at it with a big wrench, I thought it might be better to see if there might

> be any pitfalls before I wreck something. A pic is attached.

>

> Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com

> Fullerton, California USA

> Probably only needs a little sealant around the joints. Be careful when you remove the pump that you don't turn it upside down, or the bottom ball may get dislodged into the piston chamber. If this happens it will smash the housing off when you start the motor.

Geoff.

Geoff.