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.
@AmpedElectronics2 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.
@TheSundaeDrive2 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?
@johnlebleboojian93574 ай бұрын
What if you did a complete overhaul with a new oil pump. How would you go about aligning it?
@charleswayne85953 ай бұрын
You find anything on it yet?
@maxhardy35492 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
@TheSundaeDrive2 жыл бұрын
good to know! Thanks :)
@jamesbergman49172 жыл бұрын
If you loosely install the pump and rotate the engine by hand as you snug up the bolts it will align itself.
@Ltperformance4 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.
@pryotex2 жыл бұрын
So, What about someone (me) removed the pump for a cam swap without marking where it was?
@TheSundaeDrive2 жыл бұрын
I did the install the first time without using any alignment tools and it worked.
@TheSundaeDrive2 жыл бұрын
Watch our engine reassembly video and you'll see what we did.
@trey854311 ай бұрын
Are the alignment tools necessary when installing a new oil pump??
@TheSundaeDrive11 ай бұрын
Technically yes
@warriorplutotrent38279 ай бұрын
If you're just buying something like a melling, no.
@briannewkirk33012 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?
@TheSundaeDrive2 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...
@victorvazquez43552 жыл бұрын
When are yall goin to dyno the truck
@TheSundaeDrive2 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
@joesmo47492 ай бұрын
Not needed for new oil pump! Really not necessary for used!
@sammack932 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.
@TheSundaeDrive2 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.
@sammack932 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.
@TheSundaeDrive2 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 🤣
@woeshdad6 ай бұрын
not helpful you didn't show how to align it up. All you did was show how to grind tool to fit. You showed nothing .
@howardcamp1291 Жыл бұрын
Not needed
@woeshdad6 ай бұрын
i see no need because bolts have shims
@arturo54728 ай бұрын
This tool is useless if you already removed the oil pump