Thread: 383 400 rwhp build

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just remember when using the mildon Indian oil pump that you take it part and grind port the core sand out of the pump trust me it look s like rust it is not ......... thank god i still take every ones oil pumps part ..and i still can see geat out of one eye

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

just rember when using the mildon Indian oil pump that you take it part and grind port the core sand out of the pump trust me it look s like rust it is not ......... thank god i still take every ones oil pumps part ..and i still can see geat out of one eye

Good word, Pat - I too disassemble oil pumps and clean them up. Unfortunately the quality control for a lot of companies has gone to pot with off shore manufacturing. I still use a glob of Vaseline when I put them back together - works great to assure a quick prime and it dissolves harmlessly in the oil.

As to the CR - you can go 10.5:1 on most 91+ octane premium pump gas but as Roger said, the octane varies greatly. I have a 5.0 Mustang that is 11:1 and it runs fine on Chevron or Shell.

It sounds like your rods will be fine but I would still encourage you to use a good machine shop and check all the clearances as you assemble.

Regards,
Glenn