hv oil pump kit

[gnandy]

do you guys think the melling hv oil pump kit is any good.......thanks

 

[87GN_70GS]

It's a band aid used to solve other issues (clearances). Too much strain on the front cam bearing, IMO. It might end up making matters worse.

 

[turbo nasty]

The stock pump has worked just fine for alot of people. I say stocker with a lil high spring & Deeper sump

 

[87GN_70GS]

If you need more volume, get the booster plate.

 

[charlief1]

EARL BROWNS TIMING COVER MODS!!! A very good way to keep the presure up and it's a DIY thing.

 

[BlackBandit]

do you guys think the melling hv oil pump kit is any good.......thanks

The kit's fine I've used them before with no problems. FWIW the HV pump is only a band-aid if you use it as such and if you are using it as a band-aid it's probably better to band-aid a problem than just let it go. Especially if you can't afford the proper fix. Also, the "earls front cover mods" work very well.

 

[charlie]

Mine works great also and this leads me to a question for everyone since everyone has a differen't oponion not to cut in on your question but i have a high volume oil pump kit , pressure is about 90 on cold starts with 10w30 idle is 30 when engine temp is 185. I have seen several 109 blocks with stock oil pumps have distorted rod bearings from my and other oponions engine detonation. I have a 87 t type that seems to have an indestructable bottom end , while tuning and learning i went through 2 sets of wirelock head gaskets and melted 2 spark plugs when my walbro failed so i decided to freshen up the engine , to my surprise their was no wear to the bottom end , all bearings looked new , my question is did the high volume oil pump have anything to do with this or was it luck , i expected to see worn out and copper showing on the bearings but none , so give some oponions on this