Oil pump to main cap = no gasket?

BB_Mike

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Discussion starter · #1 · Jun 23, 2008

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Is that right? I didn't buy an engine kit for this rebuild and I have everything except the oil pump to main cap (block) gasket.

If no gasket, any pointers to insure I don't screw it up? TQ value?

 

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#2 · Jun 23, 2008

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Mike,torque value is 65 ft-lb
There is no gasket. You could use a non hardening sealer like Permatex form a gasker sealer.But you don't have to.

 

BB_Mike

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Thanks Chris! At 65 Ft pounds, I'll leave the RTV out.

The upgraded cam will soon be coming to life!!

 

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Thats 65ft lbs with stock bolt but its lower like 35-45ft lbs for an ARP oil pump stud with nut (using ARP"S thread lube on threads) if you happen to be using one.

Scott

 

Rich-L79

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I would cetainly avoid using any kind of a sealer at all. It is not needed and any excess that might be squeezed out has nowhere to go but deeper into the oiling system which could cause all kinds of problems.

 

BB_Mike

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Discussion starter · #6 · Jun 23, 2008

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I"ll be using a Lag-bolt from Lowe's. Zinc coated for better oil viscocity.

I kid.

It's a stock type bolt. ARP on the rods and heads left me eating PB&J for weeks!