RE: Re: OilPumpGasketSource?

[renarac@domain.elided]

WARNING WARNING! DO NOT DO THAT!
The distance between the end plate and the pump gears in VERY important to reduce oil foaming and low pressure.

The gasket is really damned thin. You can only really find them aftermarket in oilpump rebuild kits. Make sure you get one that supports the Scout II. 
In the kit will be three styles of gaskets. One for the old pump style. One for travelall/pickups, and one for Scout II's. You should get at least two gaskets of each type in the kit. Runs about $35. 
Check out the FAQ for more info on oilpump rebuilding. 
I do find it strange that the IH dealer can't get it. Does anyone have a parts book to find the part number?
 
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   >From:    	jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)
   >To:        	gehl@domain.elided
   >Cc:        	ihc@domain.elided
   >Subject:    	Re: OilPumpGasketSource?
   >Date:    	Thu, Dec 4, 1997 10:41 AM
   >
   >On Thu, 4 Dec 1997 23:55:37 +0000, gehl@domain.elided wrote:
   >
   >>Regarding your oil comments, might anyone know a source for the oil 
   >>pump housing gasket?  The one that resides between the body halves of 
   >>the pump.  I can probably make one but might the material thickness 
   >>be critical?
   >
   >Sorry Mark... if I couldn't find one through local auto parts stores or the
   >local Navastar dealer, I'd make my own.  Actually making my own would be my
   >first choice probably.  I'd mic the old gasket and use that measurement as
   >the basis for choosing the thickness of the new one.  I'd just chose the
   >closest gasket thickness readily available.  I've never disassembled one of
   >the pumps, so I don't know if the gasket thickness plays a critical part in
   >the internal pump clearances... I would sort of doubt it's a very big
   >issue... within reason!  I mean, if the old gasket was one of those paper
   >thin types, I wouldn't try to use an 1/8" thick cork/rubber gasket.  That
   >would surely be a mistake.
   >
   >Good luck,
   >
   >John