The oil pump kit came with a solid rubber seal for the tube where it goes into the pump. the seal in the overhaul gasket set is rubber with what appears to be aluminum inserts. The original one was similar to this. question is which one is better? common sense says the second one. Thanks again.

Kenny  Onalaska, Texas

I don't know which one may be better, but I recently helped a friend take off and replace his oil pan and we used the new one with the aluminum and had no problems with it.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Both are substantial enough because the pickup tube is under negative pressure.  Just make sure you aren't sucking air.

Royal Oak, Michigan (Four miles north of Detroit, and 12 miles NORTH of Windsor, Canada).  That's right, we're north of Canada.

Ford 292 Y-Block major overhaul by simplyconnected

Both styles of oil pump seals are equal in overall performance.  The rubber seal with the aluminum inserts is just a bit more robust in that the seal itself isn’t as easily deformed by overtightening the nut.  Regardless of the style used, be sure to coat the seal liberally with lubricant or white grease to assist it in sealing when tightening it up.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

thanks for the answers.

Kenny  Onalaska, Texas