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Oil Pump: Inspection

Check oil pump as shown. See Fig 1-16. Check outside diameter and width of gears. If not within specifications, replace components as necessary. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table in this article.

OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
End Clearance .0025-.0065 (.063-.165)
Gear Lash .0004-.0065 (.010-.165)
Gear
Length 1.5075-1.5095 (38.29-38.34)
Diameter 1.529-1.531 (38.84-39.89)
Oil Pump Body
Pocket Depth 1.500-1.509 (38.10-38.33)
Pocket Diameter 1.534-1.539 (38.96-39.09)
Side Clearance .0015-.0045 (.038-.114)
Regulator Valve-to-Bore Clearance .0025-.0050 (.063-.13)
Fig 1: Measuring Oil Pump Gear Lash
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Fig 2: Measuring Oil Pump Side Clearance
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Fig 3: Measuring Oil Pump Pocket Depth & Diameter
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Fig 4: Measuring Oil Pump End Clearance
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