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Oil Pump
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:11 pm
by SUE482
OK then which way do I go. Here we have a mini oil pump which is not exactly the same as the old Morris pump. As you can see it will not fit, now do I alter the oil pump to fit or the rear engine mounting plate. Its less than 1/10 inch, I favour the mounting plate cos when its done its done.
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Re: Oil Pump
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:35 pm
by bmcecosse
Hmmm - that's not the best oil pump...... The 'steel backed' pump is the one to use. However - you have that one now - I would definitely just file off the pump till you have clearance - NOT the backplate! Is it definitely the correct pump - short shaft for a 948/1098, the long shaft is only for a 1275 ? And yes - also for the 970/1071 Cooper S engines, but hardly relevant here!
Re: Oil Pump
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:40 pm
by SUE482
Thanks Roy, it is a GLP142 from Mini Sport so it should be OK. I'll take your advice and alter the pump.
Re: Oil Pump
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:40 pm
by SUE482
Sorry GLP139
Re: Oil Pump
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:22 am
by bmcecosse
I see - the Kent pump is the steel back pump I mentioned earlier - but some difference in price ! Yours will be fine. Be SURE to pre-load it with oil and some vaseline if the engine will lie for a while before being started.
Re: Oil Pump
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:07 am
by SUE482
Thanks will do.