06 f-550 low pressure oil pump

[Hempstead]

I am installing a short block on a 06 F-550 and have everything swapped over or replaced execpt the oil pump. I am intalling a new oil pump but the bastard won't go in. Am I missing something? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/scratchhead.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif

[Mekanik]

I have had a really hard time getting the front cover on a short block once.

Make sure the 2 dowwels are in place, and there isn't a "extra" dowwel stuck in the front cover first of all.

What I ended up doing is installing the front cover with all the bolts loose, and then putting the oil pump gears in the front cover. Then I torqued everything to specs.

The first time I did it, I already torqued the front cover bolts and then went to put the oil pump gears in and they did not want to fit.

I hope this helps.

[Hempstead]

That worked like a charm! Thanks a million! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rockon.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif

[Mekanik]

I'm glad I could help. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif