so far so bad, as they say.... no discernible markings or damage to any of the gears, no swarf in the bearings, everything runs smoothly no 'notchyness' atall....., so all good there.
the oil pump is a different matter.... badly scored, I have to assume this happened immediately after the gears disintegrated.
I removed the strainer tray, which although it looks as though the base can be 'sprung' off, it doesn't , so got pretty much mangled by the time I had got it off, the fine strainer mesh inside had done an excellent job of retaining most of the swarf, but the mesh is spot welded to the tray, so it looks as though i'll be buying a new strainer & pump.... or .....
I could use the strainer from the 400 engine, and the pump.... both identical, and the pump is virtually unmarked.... dilemma....
I know I always say... if you're splitting an engine for any reason, change the oil pump... ...... I have another pump that I bought off fleabay a while back, but not as good as the 400 pump... decisions decisions
yes Bill, I agree, worth the extra for sadolins.... the other stuff is gnats pee!
one bit of info I do need.... what is the best 'goo' to use when I bolt up the cases?
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