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How to Install the Oil Pump & Screen on a Small Block 302 V8

We are beginning the installation of new parts on the budget build 302 engine. We begin with the new high volume Melling oil pump and Melling oil pump screen. These parts are made in the U.S.A. and are very high quality. The oil pimp comes with a new hardened drive rod and the pump screen comes with a new gasket. You will need to clean and reuse your old bolts for this install. I purchased my parts from a local performance parts store called Gearhead Performance. They are extremely knowledgeable and I like to support local businesses as much as possible. The prices and links below are for your reference only.

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MELLING HIGH VOLUME OIL PUMP: M-68HV ~ $49.97 SUMMIT RACING: Purchase Here
MELLING OIL PUMP SCREEN: 68-S ~ $12.97 SUMMIT RACING: Purchase Here

Melling oil pump and screen with part numbers to be installed on the small block ford 302
Melling oil pump and screen with part numbers to be installed on the small block ford 302
Melling oil pump HIGH VOLUME shown with part number
Melling oil pump HIGH VOLUME shown with part number

Melling oil pump screen stock replacement standard front sump location 302
Oil pump drive shaft rod shown in block
Oil pump location on block
Oil pump location on block
Oil pump location on block
Oil pump location on block
Oil Pump shown with drive rod installed into HEX receptacle.
Oil Pump shown with drive rod installed into HEX receptacle.
Oil pump mounting bolts shown installed
Oil pump mounting bolts shown installed Use a 9/16 open end wrench to tighten bolts into block

 

Oil pump screen shown with gaskets and bolts installed. Ready to mate with pump
Oil pump screen shown with gaskets and bolts installed. Ready to mate with pump
Oil pump screen base mounting area
Oil pump screen base mounting area
Tighten oil pump screen to oil pump with a 1/2 wrench
Tighten oil pump screen to oil pump with a 1/2 wrench
Oil pump screen properly mounted to pump
Oil pump screen properly mounted to pump
After installation inspection of installed melling oil pump and screen
After installation inspection of installed Melling oil pump and screen
After installation inspection of installed melling oil pump and screen
After installation inspection of installed melling oil pump and screen
After installation inspection of installed melling oil pump and screen
After installation inspection of installed melling oil pump and screen