A little twisted.

[MattZ281LE]

The stock oil pump shaft.

No damage done, shutdown in a few seconds. Replaced with a spare in about 15 min. Got both pieces out.

Changed oil.

Ordered Ford Racing one from Jegs tonight.

This is an item I overlooked on the Ford motor. It really is a weak link. And the 331/T-Trim found it

 

[VibrantRedGT]

Luckily its made from hardend steel so it won't snap and fall into the motor. I've seen that done on a high rev 306 without a power adder.

 

[MattZ281LE]

It did snap up at the dizzy. I was able to recover both pieces though.

 

[95CobraMike]

How did you know that happened?

 

[MattZ281LE]

When my OP warning light came on.

 

[OrangeMustangGt]

that happined exactly like that in my brother's fox.....it was driven for about 10mins with no oil pressure, and amazingly after we replaced the oil pump it ran like it did before......that has always amazed me.