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Has anyone ever seen this before? I was installing the Dutra oil pump in my "race" truck and needed to replace the gasket on the pressure relief nut. So I pulled a new pump off the shelf and robbed the gasket. But while I was looking at it I noticed quite a restricted passage on the new pump. Here is the picture of one of Doug's modified pumps and the restricted one. I would say it was an awful casting for sure. I will have to get out my die grinder and do some serious work on it if I ever want to use it.

Rick

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Oil pump issue?
Has anyone ever seen this before? I was installing the Dutra oil pump in my "race" truck and needed to replace the gasket on the pressure relief nut. So I pulled a new pump off the shelf and robbed the gasket. But while I was looking at it I noticed quite a restricted passage on the new pump. Here is the picture of one of Doug's modified pumps and the restricted one. I would say it was an awful casting for sure. I will have to get out my die grinder and do some serious work on it if I ever want to use it. Rick

Author:	Greg Ondayko [ Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:47 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil pump issue?
Quote: Has anyone ever seen this before? I was installing the Dutra oil pump in my "race" truck and needed to replace the gasket on the pressure relief nut. So I pulled a new pump off the shelf and robbed the gasket. But while I was looking at it I noticed quite a restricted passage on the new pump. Here is the picture of one of Doug's modified pumps and the restricted one. I would say it was an awful casting for sure. I will have to get out my die grinder and do some serious work on it if I ever want to use it. Rick That's why you keep using old ma mopar's pumps.. With a better flowing AL casting you can relieve some of the restriction with your die grinder on an old original one. That cast iron Piece is too heavy anyway Greg

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Sat Dec 06, 2014 3:16 pm ]
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I don't care how much it weighs, but it has a 75% smaller hole than it should!

Author:	Doctor Dodge [ Wed Dec 31, 2014 6:25 am ]
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This is one example showing why I got into porting and "blueprinting" SL6 oil pumps... The aftermartket pump housing casting quality is "all over the map". DD

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