Sometimes, things don't go as smooth as we would like them to be. Live and learn.:thumb:

 

Yep

 

Ok took front cover off. I saw no where it is rubbing. I had to use rtv on case cover. I think all that metal looking stuff is actually rtv that got chewed by cam sproket. Now the whining may be the oil pump. When I turn motor over by hand the oil pump hisses like air escaping. Under higher rpms I could see where this might could make the sound. Here some pics...

 

Is the bottom sprocket spacer on there correctly. The timing set I just installed had the crank gear then a spacer that helps align the oil pump.

 

I don't remember a spacer.. what does it look like

 

I think it depends on the timing set you have also. The crower set I used had the cam/crank gears chain and tensioner then the oil pump drive sprocket. 1.75" hole in center with 3-4 raised and lowered sections on a round collar that fits over crank between gear and oil pump

 

I see your problem now, that crappy "Pukalator" filter. :facepalm::lol::lol:

 

Lol. I just put that on. Normally been running Mopar filter.. was trying different things before I tore it apart. I'm gonna replace ghetto oil pump. I have a 6.1 on there now. Can someone confirm its part number. .

 

I installed a Mullins oil pump a few months back and have no issues. It came with two different relief springs so you can choose what you want.

 

Part number??

 

Here you go:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MEL-10342

 

Hey greg.. any noise from the pump. Did u change the spring or leave it how it came. Did u have to center it on the crank and if so how did u do it. Who else is using the melling oil pump as an upgrade. I just don't want to do this again. Making sure all my ducks are in a row... thanks..

 

I installed the 65psig spring and primed the pump with lube. I didn't do anything special as for installing it. No noise from the pump that I can detect. I took the pan down and inspected the pickup tube and installed a new "O" ring. When I got the front back on I primed the engine through the oil pressure sensor hole with 2 quarts of oil. Haven't had any problems from it.

 

How do u change the spring. Did it come with an oring

 

The instructions come with the pump, you unscrew a plug and take out the spring and replace it with the optional spring and tighten the plug. I think there is only something like 10 psi difference between the two springs. I believe it did come with a pickup tube O ring, but I used a new one from the dealer.

 

Ok. Thanks. In your thread on loss of oil pressure, u mentioned something about the harmonic balancer might have been put on too far damaging the pump. I put mine on until it bottomed out. I wonder if it could have been rubbing the pump causing my whine issue.. Idk though..

 

If I remember right there is a shoulder it goes against and can't go on too far. Just make sure you prime the engine/pump before starting the engine.

 

Yep, I did on this one. I used the drill pump. It worked for me... Lol.. did u have any issues with ur timing cover gasket sealing.

 

No problem at all. This high tech piece of gear is what I used, Actually got 20psi while pumping.

 

Lol. Good idea there...

 

Can someone or Keith call me. Have a timing question..
7047854569.

 

Thanks guys

 

Update... I think the oil pump was the culprit of the whine. See pics. You can see where it was scrubbing when I took it apart... not sure what would caused it though...pics of the gears are from both sides...

 

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I see scoring on the pump impeller but have no idea how it could happen while pumping oil.

 

Very odd glad it's fixed

 

Me either. Is there possibility of pressing the harmonic balancer on to far and binding the pump...