Exactly right. I was looking at the Moss drawing, and it seemed the bushing
was probably inside the pump. But having just trotted downstairs to look at
my block (to ensure the machine shop hadn't removed it), there it was.
I'll break down the pump. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
Terry Smith
'59 TR3A
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> Terry, AFAIK my oil pump drive shaft bushing has never been replaced and
> there's likely over 1/4 million miles on it. Unless it's obviously badly
> worn, I'd leave it alone. If it was hugely loose, the dizzy drive gears
> might wobble enough to be a problem, but IMO it's unlikely. Also, AFAIK,
no
> one sells a ready-made replacement for that bush.
>
> > I don't want
> > to break the oil pump apart unless there's real value added.
>
> Not sure what this has to do with the drive shaft bush, it's in the block
> not in the pump. However, I would definitely pull the pump apart and
check
> the end and rotor clearance. Inspect the faces for damage, and also
inspect
> the outer rotor for cracks, it has been known to happen.
>
> Randall
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