Oil Pump Clearance

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by Joe Hedrick, Nov 18, 2004.

  1. Joe Hedrick

    Joe Hedrick Member

    When using the TA oil pump gasket set does anyone know if the gasket thickness quoted on the package includes compression of the gasket? I read in an old GSxtra that the gasket compresses 2 thousands and I was wondering if I need to allow for this in my gasket thickness. Anybody have any thoughts on the matter? Thanks for the help.

    Joe
     
  2. bobc455

    bobc455 Well-Known Member

    I would be surprised if it compresses 0.002", but who knows.

    Can you try some plastigauge?

    -Bob Cunningham
     
  3. alan

    alan High-tech Dinosaur

    I assemble the pump dry and check the end play with an indicator through the distributor hole.
     

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