jakk220
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So after doing some research, this is the first time I have ever heard that you should not use helical gears and a stubby shaft. When I rebuilt my 97, I used an Autozone oil pump, slapped on the stub shaft, and went about my way. Still no issues with that after 35k miles of around 400 - 450hp.
I am currently rebuilding a 6 bolt for a 1993 GSX and plan on using a ACL oil pump that I bought from MAP on sale. I planned on using the helical gears that come with it and a OEM stubby shaft. I wanted some input on this, as the past threads seem to have some debate on if you can or can not do this. I did see that there was a bulletin stating that the covers are not interchangeable and that you should not use the straight cut gears in the helical gear covers. I have also seen some reported failures using the straight gears in a helical housing.
I figured that there may also be some more information on this in the present. I also was wondering if the ACL oil pump gears need to be deburred / detailed before using them as well. I just don't want to put this thing together and then have the gears lock up. Thanks.
Also this car will not be reving past like 7400. Not sure if that makes a huge difference or not.
I know tons of people eliminate the balance shaft, but is everyone really switching out for the straight cut gears?
I am currently rebuilding a 6 bolt for a 1993 GSX and plan on using a ACL oil pump that I bought from MAP on sale. I planned on using the helical gears that come with it and a OEM stubby shaft. I wanted some input on this, as the past threads seem to have some debate on if you can or can not do this. I did see that there was a bulletin stating that the covers are not interchangeable and that you should not use the straight cut gears in the helical gear covers. I have also seen some reported failures using the straight gears in a helical housing.
I figured that there may also be some more information on this in the present. I also was wondering if the ACL oil pump gears need to be deburred / detailed before using them as well. I just don't want to put this thing together and then have the gears lock up. Thanks.
Also this car will not be reving past like 7400. Not sure if that makes a huge difference or not.
I know tons of people eliminate the balance shaft, but is everyone really switching out for the straight cut gears?
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