Melling O-Ring Assist
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Melling O-Ring Assist This weekend I turned the engine over for the first time and did not have any oil pressure. We took the oil filter off to see if any oil would come out the filter relocation hoses. My friend and I came to the conclusion that I didn't use the correct o-ring. Tonight I pulled the pump to verify and I need more experienced verification. The pump was completely dry inside with oil not going beyond the seal.
The swap kit I'm using comes with the pickup pictured below along with the green o-ring not in the bag. The Pump came with these two and it looks like I should of used the black ring. Can anyone just verify this is correct? I'm also curious why the o-ring type is so crucial and caused the oil no pressure. The engine is a LM7 just in case for reference. Thanks for helping, I want to make sure I don't have to do this again.
The swap kit I'm using comes with the pickup pictured below along with the green o-ring not in the bag. The Pump came with these two and it looks like I should of used the black ring. Can anyone just verify this is correct? I'm also curious why the o-ring type is so crucial and caused the oil no pressure. The engine is a LM7 just in case for reference. Thanks for helping, I want to make sure I don't have to do this again.
You asked why the o ring is so crucial, because if you use the wrong size (too small) the pump will suck air instead of oil, too big and it'll likely pinch the o ring and again suck air.
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The kit came with the green ring already on the pickup tube. When comparing the pickup tube to the ones in the video it looks like mine is a lot more subtle which leads me to believe it should be black. Attached is the best picture of the pan and pickup tube I have. Thanks for the help.
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The kit came with the green ring already on the pickup tube. When comparing the pickup tube to the ones in the video it looks like mine is a lot more subtle which leads me to believe it should be black. Attached is the best picture of the pan and pickup tube I have. Thanks for the help.
And you might as well have posted a pic of a potato.
We need to know the brand of the kit, and which one it is. Or a close pic of YOUR pickup tube. Help us help you man.
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