Oil Pump Alignment Tool - Is It Needed? - GM Engine - Which One Works? L83 L86 LT1 LT2 LT4 LT5

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Oil Pump Alignment Tool - Is It Needed? - GM Engine - Which One Works? L83 L86 LT1 LT2 LT4 LT5

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The Sundae Drive

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@floridahighperformance 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting this together. Whether you use this tool or not, it's always nice when folks take the time to share their knowledge and experience. That being said, I personally build LT engines daily as a profession. I have never personally used one of these tools and have never had an issue with pressure issues on any engines that have let the shop. They make sense if you are working on an engine with pump installed already from factory. However, if you start from a bare block, you have no points of reference for your alignment tool, so they become obsolete in a way. Either way, nice vid and thanks.

@AmpedElectronics 2 жыл бұрын

Variable vein oil pump so alignment not as crucial. Also per gm, all that's needed to correctly align the pump is to make sure all bolt inserts are present and that pump is torqued down with it being pushed upward. Used this method on quite a few already and haven't had any low oil pressure issues.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! That's the method I used the first time and I also had no issues.

@abrahamreyes3340 Жыл бұрын

Did you prime the oil pump after installation?

@johnlebleboojian9357 4 ай бұрын

What if you did a complete overhaul with a new oil pump. How would you go about aligning it?

@charleswayne8595 3 ай бұрын

You find anything on it yet?

@maxhardy3549 2 жыл бұрын

fyi engine supply shop sells one that works without any mods for $60. Little more money but if you don't feel like grinding this is a great option

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

good to know! Thanks :)

@jamesbergman4917 2 жыл бұрын

If you loosely install the pump and rotate the engine by hand as you snug up the bolts it will align itself.

@Ltperformance 4 ай бұрын

Choose OEM , it takes away all the guess work and decreases the failure rate of first time engine build DIY ers and if the engine does fail for whatever reason...you wont have to wonder if it was because of that aftermarket alignment tool used.

@pryotex 2 жыл бұрын

So, What about someone (me) removed the pump for a cam swap without marking where it was?

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

I did the install the first time without using any alignment tools and it worked.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Watch our engine reassembly video and you'll see what we did.

@trey8543 11 ай бұрын

Are the alignment tools necessary when installing a new oil pump??

@TheSundaeDrive 11 ай бұрын

Technically yes

@warriorplutotrent3827 9 ай бұрын

If you're just buying something like a melling, no.

@briannewkirk3301 2 жыл бұрын

So I have a 2015 5.3 that I did the afm delete. It has slightly low oil pressure at idle when hot. Any suggestions?

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

lower than pre-delete? or just lower in general

@howardcamp1291 Жыл бұрын

The oil pump is controlled by the ecm so could ask your tuner if it's possible for him to change the setting for the relief valve. On the LS you just pull the plug for it and put a couple number 5 washers on the spring...

@victorvazquez4355 2 жыл бұрын

When are yall goin to dyno the truck

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Soon I hope. I was all set to do it and the shop I was using shut down :( so it's on the back burner for a little bit. I'm researching dual narrow and widebands so I can replace the front o2 sensors. Trying to do pre-cat to get the most accurate readings without welding in new bungs. I actually have a Dyno I can access but it requires specialized mounts which are 3K so trying to decide if it is a justifiable business expense lol

@joesmo4749 2 ай бұрын

Not needed for new oil pump! Really not necessary for used!

@sammack93 2 жыл бұрын

grinding aluminum with a abrasive grinding wheel is very dangerous. it fills the grinding wheel with aluminum wich expands as it gets hot and cuases the grinding wheel to crack and explode. you should be sanding it or cutting it with like a band saw or hack saw.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Had no idea. Learn something new every day! Band saw would be better for sure but don't have one at the time.

@sammack93 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive yes sorry if i came of negative at all i dont mean it. just wanted to point out a safety tip. love the videos you do about this truck. keep up the good work! sanders work really well too for both aluminum and steel.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

No worries at all! Glad you let us know. Really had no idea. Thanks!

@Chevyguyscott Жыл бұрын

I was just gonna say the same thing.... Well said sir.

@harleydgaf9320 Жыл бұрын

💯 i was just about to say the same thing 🤣