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Oil Pump: Reassembly

  1. Clean, inspect and oil all parts thoroughly. Install relief valve plunger, spring and new cap. Install outer race and inner rotor and shaft assembly.
    NOTE: Identification mark (dimple) on outer race must face outward and on same side as identification mark on rotor. Rotor and shaft assembly and outer race are serviced as an assembly and both parts must be replaced together.
  2. Install cover and tighten bolts. Install oil inlet tube on pump. Prime pump by filling either inlet or outlet port with oil and rotating pump shaft.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Oil Pump Assembly
    G09328316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

Application Clearance
Outer Race-to-Housing .001-.013"
Rotor End Play .004" Max.
Shaft-to-Housing .0015-.0030"
Relief Valve-to-Bore .0015-.0030"
RELIEF VALVE SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Lbs. Pressure Length
302" 10.6-12.2 1.704"
351"W 16.2-20.2 2.490"
351"M, 400" 20.6-22.6 2.490"