Thanks guys. I have the puller. TBH,* I’m more worried about the new one going in than the old one coming out. I figured I drive it up to operating temp while keeping the new pump in a cooler with blue ice. And work as fast as I can to get the new cold pump in the warm case.
Which brings up another question I have. I’m assuming the oil loss will be minimal, so I wasn’t planning on draining the oil (until I’m finished). Is removing the pump going to dump all the oil on me?
Thanks for the tip on NAPA Gordon. Made me realize I can go to my old teachers race/restoration shop. I’m sure he’s got everything I need to make the fittings.
I’m using Teflon lined tubing, and if all goes according to plan, won’t need any severe bends. It’s in a Spyder, and the plan is to mount the filter on the firewall just above the torsion housing. 2x45° fittings pretty much makes the hose a straight shot. (Although I haven’t pinned down the exact final location yet) Danny, you do Spyder. Do you think there’s any reason to put more than 2” extra hose to allow for engine vibration?
I wish I’d have thought this through before I bought SS hose, I like the idea of the black nylon, too Maybe the SS will be a trial run.
* To be honest ALB. 