Author Topic: WTB F-head 161 oil pump kit  (Read 985 times)

njpatera

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WTB F-head 161 oil pump kit
« on: August 03, 2017, 01:06:22 PM »
Greetings...I'm on the hunt for a rebuild kit for the 161...tons out there for the 134... struck out on Evilbay. Really only need the drive gear as the teeth are a bit worn, but would like to have a kit on the shelf.
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Re: WTB F-head 161 oil pump kit
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2017, 09:23:39 AM »
My understanding on a rebuild is that the end plate also gets milled. Mine showed minor wear on one side of the gears and when I asked the shop about it they said it was common and that milling the plate was part of the build to re-tighten tolerances.
I sent mine in to Egge and it came back with hot flow rate specs, 1.2gl per min, 42psi low, 50psi high........... whatever those pump speeds were I don't know.
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Re: WTB F-head 161 oil pump kit
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2017, 09:32:41 AM »
Thank you for the info MarkH...I did read awhile ago about replacing the cover as they warp. If my patience runs out after a few months I'll be sending it to them just to get it out of the way. Until then, the hunt is on:-)
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Re: WTB F-head 161 oil pump kit
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2017, 01:14:34 PM »
The 226 pump had the problem with the cover warping. The 161 unit doesn't share the issue...but it's probably not a bad idea to be sure all surfaces are true.

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Re: WTB F-head 161 oil pump kit
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2017, 02:01:35 PM »
Thank you for the clarification:-) I did drop it at my machine shop to check it just in case. Since I did I'm hoping an NOS pops up:-)
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