Andrew,
Thanks for the suggestion. I have a high quality new pump from Denis Welch. The BN2 pump drive shaft with it's built in gears is over $300 extra. I don't need the shaft, so am transferring the shaft from old pump to new pump, that is, if I can ever get the old shaft out.
Michael,
I certainly agree with you. I have a new Denis Welch oil pump, braided flex line, & aluminum sump. Just having trouble getting the shaft out of the old pump so that I can put it in the new one.
Does anyone have a spec for end clearance (float) for the shaft/gear combination? I hesitate to just duplicate the old clearance.
I have been well aware of your "close call" & it is the main reason that I am pulling the pan. Have been paranoid about the line breaking every since you first mentioned the subject. I am debating whether to install the two horizontal DW provided sheetmetal sump baffles or leave them out. They aren't close enough to the crankshaft to act as a windage tray & I wonder about their effectiveness on a street driven car.
Thanks guys, I appreciate your help. Any further comments appreciated.
D