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Installing oil pump driveshaft 700

posted by  MatthewH on  Sat Jan 11 01:09 CST 2003
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I am slowly assembling my rebuilt '84 B23FT and the other day I installed my oil pump drive shaft. I lubed it up with motor oil and tried to drop it into the bushing in the block. It didn't drop in as expected, so I tried to push it gently, which didn't really work either. Finally I tapped it (not too hard) with a wooden mallet, using a dowel once it got down inside the block. Once it was in it spun freely and seems to be just fine. I was just wondering if this bit of resistance I encountered was normal and if I dealt with it in the appropriate manner. I hope I did anyway ;)

Thanks,

Matthew








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    Installing oil pump driveshaft 700

    posted by  someone claiming to be Mike Gambone on  Sat Jan 11 02:58 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Well, I've never installed this; however, the running clearance is most likely only a mil or two (0.001 - 0.002"). You should be able to find a spec for it in the manual. If during the fit up, the shaft were slightly cocked, it wouldn't drop in. Wiggling it may have done for you. There should be little to no slop in the shaft when you try to wiggle it once its installed. Since it turns freely, your probably OK. Good luck.







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