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By Outlaw56 - 11 Years Ago
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Is there a good source to find gaskets for oil pumps. I removed mine and will reinstalling the pump in the same condition it was removed. Im looking for the gasket between the pump and block, the gasket between the oil pan and pick up tube, and the compression washer that goes on the end of the pick up tube where it enters the pump.
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By charliemccraney - 11 Years Ago
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I thought for sure there is a set but I don't find it.
The pump to block gasket should be available from local parts stores. An oil pan gasket kit will have the pickup tube to pan gasket and should also be available from local stores. And, it never hurts to have a complete gasket set on hand for unexpected repairs.
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By PF Arcand - 11 Years Ago
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Not sure where's the best place to get what your looking for, but a note on installing the compression washer. According to a tag I've seen from a pump rebuilder, the compression washers are easily installed incorrectly, leading to a leak or loss of pressure. Ensure it goes in straight & seats properly.. If you have trouble getting those pieces, an outfit that advertises in Hemmings & elsewhere is Gasket City in Hamilton Ontario, at gasketcity com or 888-335-4686, (toll free) Fax 905-679-6075. I received correct Y gaskets including pieces from Best Gasket from them promply.
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By Outlaw56 - 11 Years Ago
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I have a set, they are in the $100 plus range. I am saving it for a total rebuid and dont really want to start robbing parts out of it. I can get an oil pump rebuild kit that has all the gaskets plus parts I dont need. Napa stocks the oil pump to block gasket for $2.57. I found the one I wanted, the compression washer that goes right in the connection that tightens down when you put the end of the pick up tube in the end of the oil pump. Im calling the pick up tube the one that goes from the screen filter inside the pan, thru the pan, and into the oil pump. As far as the gasket between the side of the oil pan and the nut that tightens the oil pick up tube down to the side of the pan, I can make one of those if I cant find one individually. Paul, is this the compression washer you are talking about? It appears to be just like a washer in a water supply line to a faucet that uses compression fittings, only its bigger, no taper, and has a metal band inside it that tightens down when crimped. I did notice the oil pickup tube was not perfectly round where this washer goes. I trued it up on a anvil and center punch. I hope that was the right way to go. Oh and the compression washer at Dennis Carpenter is $8.00.
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By MoonShadow - 11 Years Ago
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It's possible I have a spare set. Let me check tomorrow. I bought a number of scavanged gasket sets. Chuck
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By Outlaw56 - 11 Years Ago
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ok Moon, let me know.
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By YBLOCKMERC - 11 Years Ago
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I've got an extra block to pump and pickup tube to pan gasket for you. I can just stick them in the mail. On the pump to block gasket there are two different styles based on the shape of passages in the pump. I'll send one of each.
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By Outlaw56 - 11 Years Ago
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That would b awesome. Let me know what I owe you.
Darrell Howard
141 Mallard Loop
Whitefish, MT 59937
Thanks!
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By YBLOCKMERC - 11 Years Ago
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They are in the mail. No charge - this way they'll get used instead of sitting in a box.
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By Outlaw56 - 11 Years Ago
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Thanks YBlock, Awesome for you to do that!
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By Outlaw56 - 11 Years Ago
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For anyone following this thread, the hard part of the oil pump gasket to find is the compression washer that fits into the end of the oil pump where the pick up tube comes from the oil pan to connect with the oil pump. The stock compression washer (stock I assume), is quite thick and has a metal band inside it that lets the metal band compress at the same rate as the washer when the compression nut is cranked down. I checked a set of gaskets I got from John Mummert (on hold for another Y block rebuild pending). That kit has a washer that fits (assuming its the correct washer), but it does not have the metal band in the center and both ends have a little bevel on them. Perhaps is for something else, but nothing else in the kit comes close to this size so I think its the correct one.
John Carpenter has one for $8.00 but its $9.00 shipping. In addition, its not listed by name as the correct part, but its identical to the stock compression washer I removed from my oil pump. I have a spur gear pump, not the rotar gear. Not sure if that would make any difference in the compression washer or not. Only other place I have found to buy this washer is a complete rebuild kit ($37) but I have not determined if thats a rotar or spur gear pump.
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By charliemccraney - 11 Years Ago
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The newer ones don't have the metal band and it works with either pump.
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By Outlaw56 - 11 Years Ago
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Man you nailed it again Charlie. Remind me never to go fishing with you. John Carpenter, no wonder I cant get it all together. Dennis Carpenter, maybe?
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By Outlaw56 - 11 Years Ago
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So when I picked up a Felpro oil pan gasket, there was the washer I had been looking for. Comes with an oil pan gasket set. Also, has a brass wahser that fits either the oil drain plug OR the inside threaded fitting where the pick up tube passes between the side of the oil pan. Also included is a small flat washer about 3/16" that is the same diameter as the seal that fits on the end of the pick up tube where it connects to the oil pump. No idea what that one is for.......any ideas? Any suggestions on the brass washer that fits both the drain plug bolt and the fitting on the inside of the oil pan where the pickup tube exits the oil pan?
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