- Lubricate the gears with clean engine oil.
• | The oil pump inner gear |
• | The oil pump outer gear |
• | The inside surface of the oil pump body |
- Install the oil pump outer and inner gears to the oil pump body.
Notice: Fill oil pump cavities with petroleum jelly prior to installation. This
will ensure that there is oil pressure immediately on start-up and will prevent
engine damage.
Important: Place the drive gear and the driven gear into the oil pump body with the marks on the gears facing the oil pump cover side.
- Fill the oil pump with petroleum jelly to prime the oil pump.
- Assemble the pressure relief valve.
- Install the oil pump cover to the oil pump body. Secure the cover with five screws.