Oil pump/distributor drive gear bush.

[Krisg]

I was wondering if anybody could help. The oil pump bush, which I understand is pressed into the block on installation is spinning in the block. I can move it round with my finger. There is no vertical movement so it is not going anywhere but it does spin round easily. Should it do this?

 

I'm guessing it shouldn't if it is pressed into the block. It is not broken and I can't see any wear on it. Replacing this is not easy so I'm wondering, if it is not meant to spin, what damage it could do. Is it worth replacing with a new one and hope it is a better, tight fit.

 

Thanks all

 

Kris

 

GT6 Mk3 but with TR5 engine on carberettors.

[GT6M]

if its spinning, then either it, or the block are worn, or both.

 

can re set it using loctie.

but id want to mike it up fust to see if its it thats worn

even a new,n, if slack, then deffo use loctite

 

if its oot, then get a bloke wid a lathe to turn it doon a wee bit

curve it towards middle

 

it,ll let moer oil flow past it to frunt bearings.

 

 

M