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82 GT · 07-02-2003, 08:30 PM

When does the oil pump shaft get installed? According to the book, I'm supposed to install the shaft to the pump before I bolt the pump down but that's impossible because the shaft won't stay in the pump. Can I install the pump after I bolt the pump down...like down through the dist. bore?
I don't understand how that works.
I also don't understand how that washer on the oil pump shaft is supposed to be installed....which way...towards the oil pump or towards the distributor?
The book I'm using isn't very specific.

07-02-2003, 08:30 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	oil pump installation question When does the oil pump shaft get installed? According to the book, I'm supposed to install the shaft to the pump before I bolt the pump down but that's impossible because the shaft won't stay in the pump. Can I install the pump after I bolt the pump down...like down through the dist. bore? I don't understand how that works. I also don't understand how that washer on the oil pump shaft is supposed to be installed....which way...towards the oil pump or towards the distributor? The book I'm using isn't very specific. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.