350 Oil pump question

[Gerry B]

Is there any difference in oil pumps for my (1979) 5.7L 350 V8 marine engine and the one for a truck engine. I'm replacing the oil pan and figured I'm there why not change it.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 350 Oil pump question

Ayuh,... Same parts... Don't mess with Hi-flow or Hi-pressure,.. just a new standard pump...

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: 350 Oil pump question

Nope, just make sure it`s a standard one AND NOT a Hi-Volumn one

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 350 Oil pump question

there is actually one difference.... a MARINE pump costs more LOL same thing

 

[havasuboatman]

Re: 350 Oil pump question

Use a marine oil pan.

 

[Gerry B]

Re: 350 Oil pump question

Thanks Guys. BTW, I did get the marine oil pan.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: 350 Oil pump question

And its always a good idea to tack-weld or braze the pickup to the pump after setting the proper pan to pickup clearance.

 

[walleye seeker]

Re: 350 Oil pump question

In case your wondering why not a high volume a marine engine may run at high rpm for long periods of time. Therefore there is a very good possibility to suck the oil pan dry since the oil wont return fast enough causing irrepairable damage.