Crate Engines?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by mavgrab302, Aug 9, 2008.

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  1. Zooomzoomguy

    Zooomzoomguy Member

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    i'd like to know about the oil pump also
     
    Zooomzoomguy, Aug 10, 2008
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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I aways thought it was ok to use a "High Volume" not "High Pressure"
     
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  3. don graham

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    I have always used a HV pump on mine, just not HP. Never had a problem.:)
     
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  4. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    the bigest reason to use a standered pump on a 302 is that the drive shaft for the pump can twist and snap with the extra load placed on it with the high volume or high press pumps.
     
    Bryant, Aug 11, 2008
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  5. maverick1970

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    Which is the reason to not use a stock oil pump drive shaft. (y) I am not sure I would run the stock shaft with a stock pump.
     
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    the milodon shaft is the way to go ...cheap insurance.I'd just build the engine myself.
     
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    Thats the first thing that should be replaced on a 302, I use ARP.
     
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    I have one of CME's 302 short block going in my 73 right now. It seems fine. Nice and clean and tight
     
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