Changing an oil pump

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Changing an oil pump

July 28, 2005, 10:11:25 PM

I don't remember if I've asked this before, I change my mind alot.....in any case I'm just wondering what the best way is to change the oil pump on a 302. I know there's a crossmember in the way and I mostly want to know how best to support the engine and where.

Re: Changing an oil pump

Reply #1 – July 29, 2005, 10:13:48 AM

I know when i changed mine i dropped the k-member down 1-2" then had to raise the motor 3-4" just to get the pan down to get the pump out, raised the motor with a hoist and just let it hang (not to safe, just prayed alot) all i know is it was a pain in my a$$ and i ended up just taking the whole motor out because it wasn't the pump that was bad, anyway have fun!! :hick:

Re: Changing an oil pump

Reply #2 – July 29, 2005, 10:53:36 AM

I second getting ahold of an engine hoist, and if you can, just unbolt from your tranny and pull the engine. You'll regret it less in the long run!

Re: Changing an oil pump

Reply #3 – July 29, 2005, 11:46:06 AM

Hmm. Seing as how it seems like a pretty good operation and I don't even know if a new pump would help anything maybe it really is better to buy a used engine to swap in so I can rebuild the original when I have time and money. In the meantime I'll up the viscosity to ease things along. Thanks though.