Earl Brown's Oil Pump Mod

[jskarateka]

Considering drilling the extra hole in the front cover that Earl recommends, but I have read there are concerns about the pump losing prime if it sits for a long period of time. My car sits for up to 3 months without running during the winter. Anyone done this mod and had problems losing prime?

 

[dank GN]

Yes I have done the mod and haven’t had a issue with loosing prime

 

[Turbo6inKY]

I don't see how you can lose prime unless your oil pump leaks out the bottom. Gravity is going to keep the pump full. Unless you store your car upside down.

 

[earlbrown]

The only way the pump (or ANYTHING that pumps fluid from a lower level) can lose prime is when air can leak into the system.


That's true with oil pumps, well pumps, siphons, whatever.

 

[jskarateka]

The only way the pump (or ANYTHING that pumps fluid from a lower level) can lose prime is when air can leak into the system.


That's true with oil pumps, well pumps, siphons, whatever.

Thanks guys I'm going to give it a shot.

Hey Earl?;

My front cover oil pump bores are not so hot. I PM'd you a couple of times a month or so ago. Do you still sell blueprinted front covers with you're modded oil pump?