31Buick Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Would like to block off the vacume part of the 57 nailhead oil pump.I have a new oil pump... very expensive and hard to find, most want a complete pump as a core and these are not readaly avalable anywhere. if anyone has a part # or a phone # it would be greatly appriciated.or the year of a pump bottom that will fit. '58 does not, I have a new one for sale cheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 What exactly are you asking? If you are asking if you can just plug the vacuum line from the pump to the wiper moter the answer is yes, just do it. You won't hurt a thing......Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Buick Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 What I need is the bottom part of the oil pump, a block off or bottom part of a different year that does not have the vacume assembly. a '58 pump is completly different. When you get a new or rebuilt oil pump for a 57 there is no plate to hold the gears in place they fall out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I think I see what you are saying. My question would be why bother removing the vacuum pump and useing a blanking plate. Leave the vacuum pump in place and just dont use it for vacuum. Either put a plug in the rubber vacuum hose or plug the pipe tapped hole in the side of the block. If you are bothered by the thoughts of the vacuum pump still spinning you can remove the vanes from the vacuum pump. That will, in effect, make the vacuum pump the blocking plate.... Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Buick Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 The oil pump that I have is toast the pot metal is in at least 12 pieces. hard to visualize what it looked like when together. I need something... possibly the plate that was on the bottom but I need something to extend to the oil on the bottom of the pan and hook up a screen it looks like a 2 inch reach. The only part not damaged is the cast iron and it does not have a friendly way to pick up the oil. I think it is to high to pick up a constant oil supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Now I get it. I would be willing to bet a 55/56 pump would work. The blocks are virtually the same....Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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