04-23-2009, 12:40 AM
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Re: Stock, Super Stock & Racers Comment, More Reliable Oil Pressure
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Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601
Are we talking about SBC? Newer style engines I've seen w'powdered gears haven't had gear problems I've seen or heard of, powdered gear pumps I know of mount to front engine with crank turning them they don't have thrust against them,i.e. SBC,BBC (weight of gears against housing)If a pump has powdered gears they still usaully out last the housing there in cast iron or alum. New engines LS's LT-1's,Mod Motor Fords have powered metal connecting rods,timing gears,LS's rockers,I've seen transmission/rearend yokes,oil pump gears,Transmission pump gears are some parts that are powdered metal.I can think of right off top of my head.Call melling 517-787-8172 I think most melling select have steel gears they'll tell you for sure.
Mike Taylor3601
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