SBC oil pump recommedation

[Tim H]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

I had the oil pump break off at the base in my SBC 350 Super stock engine at the Gators last week during a run. scored up the crank and some bearings. didn't actually spin the bearings luckily. I had a Melling oil pump in the engine. What are some of you using for oil pumps. I am thinking about some sort of billet pump to replace the cast iron one that failed. Thanks,

There was quite a story about this a few years ago. There is actually a "better/heavier" casting Melling pump than the old # we all used to use. Can't recall the new # off hand I think it is 10552. The old standby M55 is now made with a thinner casting. If you google it you can find pages of complaints/problems etc ...