Oil Pump Recommendation

[Vette79]

Is there a good Oil Pump Replacement out there for a 79? Looking for the pickup tube already tacked in place but not necessary. Rear main seal will have to be replaced so trying to prep for future endeavor...

 

[wishuwerehere82]

I put a Melling pump in my L83 when I rebuilt it.
http://www.melling.com/

I got it from Summit, but they don't seem to carry them anymore for the Chevy small block.

 

[Tom73]

Standard GM

 

[fine69]

Is there a good Oil Pump Replacement out there for a 79? Looking for the pickup tube already tacked in place but not necessary. Rear main seal will have to be replaced so trying to prep for future endeavor...

I replaced mine with a stock oil pump. It works perfectly.

 

[Bob Chadwick]

I bought a Melling from Canton Racing when I replaced mine. I wanted a Melling and I needed the pickup to be tacked in place as I had no capability to do so. Came with the perfect distance off the pan.

 

[Vette79]

Do I need the Oil Pump, Oil Pump Shaft and the Oil Pick Up? Is there anything else that I need. I will be replacing the rear main seal and the oil pump. I just replaced the oil pan gasket with the one piece fel-pro. Can I re-use the gasket?

 

[fine69]

Do I need the Oil Pump, Oil Pump Shaft and the Oil Pick Up? Is there anything else that I need. I will be replacing the rear main seal and the oil pump. I just replaced the oil pan gasket with the one piece fel-pro. Can I re-use the gasket?

NEVER reuse your gaskets. Why risk it? Ya know what I mean?

 

[Vette79]

Thanks, Ralph. I knew better to ask this question.

 

[Vette79]

Wishuwerehere82, Summit does still have the Melling Oil Pumps, Pick Up Tubes and Shafts. Purchased the Melling Oil Pump, Shaft and Pick Up Tube and the Fel-Pro Rear Main Seals and Oil Pan Gasket that I needed. Is priming the oil pump necessary? Can I not replace the oil filter and disconnect the ignition and just turn it over for five seconds and check to see if I have pressure?