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Engine Clearance Issue With Melling Oil Pump

  • Thread starter Thread starter Dusten Hammond
  • Start date Start date Mar 23, 2014

Dusten Hammond

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While attempting to install a hi flow oil pump I noticed it's hitting my girdle on my 347. Would it be safe to grind down my pump a tad? How much room do I have to grind away? Attached is a couple of pictures for reference

 

flstang65

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In this case, less is more. Start on both sides a little tiny bit, reinstall to c heck for clearance, massage some more, reinstall, ect.
 

flstang65

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I would focus the majority of my work on the bolt head making sure you can still remove it in the future if need be.
 
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