C2 SB Oil pump change

[Paul L.]

Drive Shaft Sleeve

Don't forget the oil pump drive shaft alignment sleeve. Some people prefer the aftermarket metal variety.

[Paul L.]

Drive Shaft Sleeve

Don't forget the oil pump drive shaft alignment sleeve. Some people prefer the aftermarket metal variety.

[Dwight P.]

Thanks, Joe, Terry, and Paul

DP

[Dwight P.]

Thanks, Joe, Terry, and Paul

DP

[Joe L.]

Re: Drive Shaft Sleeve

Paul-----

Yes, if using a stock-type oil pump intermediate drive shaft, always replace this retainer (sleeve) if the oil pump is removed.

[Joe L.]

Re: Drive Shaft Sleeve

Paul-----

Yes, if using a stock-type oil pump intermediate drive shaft, always replace this retainer (sleeve) if the oil pump is removed.

[Christopher R.]

Re: Drive Shaft Sleeve

How do you do this when you're assembling an engine on a stand? The oil pump, shaft, and distributor have been removed. The engine is upside down on the stand. How do I put the shaft, sleeve, and pump in? Won't they fall out from the topside?

[Christopher R.]

Re: Drive Shaft Sleeve

How do you do this when you're assembling an engine on a stand? The oil pump, shaft, and distributor have been removed. The engine is upside down on the stand. How do I put the shaft, sleeve, and pump in? Won't they fall out from the topside?

[Joe L.]

Re: Drive Shaft Sleeve

chris-----

You assemble the pump, retainer, and intermediate shaft. Then, you install the whole assembly onto the engine. Even if the engine is upside down, the shaft and sleeve will not fall out. There are groove in both the oil pump shaft and the intermediate shaft. "Tangs" on the ID of either end of the retainer snap into each.

[Clem Z.]

Re: Drive Shaft Sleeve

the hole in the rear main cap where the shaft goes thru is smaller that the OD of the retainer so the shaft will not go thru when the block is upside down..