Oil pump gasket, I got questions

[BigBurban350]

Some people tell me there is a gasket, some people say you dont need one. Wouldnt a gasketed one be the best even if it doesnt require a gasket. I bought gasket paper to make one, it seems logical to me to have a perfect seal there, because my old bearings need all the oil availible.

Anybody got opinions or facts plz reply.
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[slider]

I have never seen a gasket for the oil pump. I have rebuilt about 10 350's and 2 454's no such critter exists

 

[Lonnie]

For some reason, some kits come with one.

Do NOT use them. The surfaces are machined so the fit is rather close. If you ues the gasket & it partially blows out, you will have a massive leak where the gasket was causing more harm than good. Please throw them away ASAP.

 

[Don]

No gasket is needed. Toss it, they come in kit's but toss it anyhow. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

 

[BigBurban350]

Thank you for the feedback, I will not install a gasket.