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  1. 10-31-2009 12:59 PM #1
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    Oil pump gasket

     



    Seems like the last time I put my big block together there was a gasket between the oil pump and rear main cap. This time my gasket kit doesnt have one. Is there usually one? Thanks, Keith
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  3. 10-31-2009 01:33 PM #2
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    NO gasket go s there. I never used one so i would not worry about it
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    If your main cap ,oil pump mounting surface is smooth... not a prob. if it looks like it has gouges in it ,better use a copper gasket .
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    Quote Originally Posted by suprstock View Post
    if your main cap ,oil pump mounting surface is smooth... Not a prob. If it looks like it has gouges in it ,better use a copper gasket .
    if that bad you pull the pins and lap it flat or mill it
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