LS Oil Pump Shimming- (correct method)

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[@mewrongway]

Finally a video that shows the proper install of a LS oil pump! it is refreshing to find a youtube HOW TO video from someone that knows HOW TO! Thanks so much!

[@Utubegofukurself]

How do you know this is a correct "How To"? Just some guy with a cell phone lol

[@mewrongway]

@@Utubegofukurself Been building LS engines since 1997!

[@Utubegofukurself]

@@mewrongwayIm sorry, did i dispute that?

[@Utubegofukurself]

@@mewrongway oh and, Melling says WRONG

[@mewrongway]

@@Utubegofukurself Did Melling design the LS engine? Did Melling design the LS oil pump? No they just copy OEM parts and sell them for a profit! I been building LS engines since 1997 and the LS did not appear in anything but a vette until 98. That tell ya anything? Does the fact that gears in a diff are set up with a certain clearance just like a LS pump, That tell you anything? Melling is doing the same thing in a less accurate manner lol, Melling just doesn't want idiots taking there pumps apart and *u*king them up and sending them back lol! So why does all the performance parts stores sell a Butler, Sac City, ICT or other LS oil pump alignment kit consisting of over priced feeler gauges? kzbin.info/www/bejne/equ4qmSImbSra5I

[@barrets6226]

Wow..... I would have just slapped it on and never thought about it needing adjustment. Thanks for the video, I'll be doing this job soon.

[@milojanis4901]

I did slap it on my first ls engine. Why? Because my 2000 factory shop manual made no mention of this!!! I'd bet money that the newer editions do. Remember, back in 2000, these engines and manuals were only in their 4th year of production, and new, better methods get discovered over time......

[@TheJdizzle02]

Mellings website says put oil pump on and rotate crank 360deg then torque oil pump melling does not tell you to take the pump cover off

[@milojanis4901]

@@TheJdizzle02 I have also seen, and read about this method. I'm sure this procedure would work, too.....

[@TheJdizzle02]

@@milojanis4901 the high volume oil pump I installed didn't have enough clearance for a .0015

[@PONSAUTOMOTIVE]

@@TheJdizzle02 how I do all mine install turn engine over and trq them

[@HandSolo1]

Doing my first LS build and this has been really helpful. Thank you.

[@kennycreager9850]

So what size shims or feeler gauges did you use?

[@daryltaylor659]

Your method absolutely worked for me cause my 685hp ls1 is still alive and excellent oil pressure...thanks

[@mikerecords5530]

Much easier than other methods I've seen. Thanks.

[@SurferJoe46]

This is the same technique I used on my 2005 5.3 with a new Melling M295HV pump. I could only get 0.0015" feelers into it though --- but it got centered just like yours. Thanks for making me feel good about doing this pump.

[@Mpreston89]

Same here!

[@captainsledge7554]

Melling doesn't even show this in their install video... i offer Warranties with my engines. Ive had an average of 2 out of 20 ruin a crank in break in. I couldnt understand why. But i started doing this and i havent had a claim since.... i been looking for this video that taught me this, for months. thank you

[@charleslowe522]

Thanks for that tidbit of information. Getting ready to rebuild 5.3L LC9 block and this looks to be the easiest method for centering the gear.

[@LSMykie]

You should really do some giveaways this channel needs to grow this is valuable DIY info!!! Definitely helping me build my first engine!!

[@msnapp169]

I've installed thousands of these oil pumps over the years and have never done this or heard of this and have never had Any failures or low oil pressure do to pump failure

[@readplanet23]

Thank You sir for the informative and simple process of shimming the oil pump. Keep up the good videos. Have A Productive Day! 🛻🚚🚛

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Best video ever on the LS oil pump assembly 🔥

[@cdshawn]

I'm performing a LS rebuild procedure very soon and I'm subbing you because you sound very helpful

[@davidyoung30]

Thanks for the video. Used it to set mine up tonight after my first cam install. Feels good knowing it’s all done and done right.

[@Utubegofukurself]

Hey i have some ocean front property in Arizona for sale for really cheap!

[@jordanpavlic383]

wow i’m actually really glad I stumbled upon this video, i’m pretty new to LS engines and i’m doing an oil pump on my truck here shortly and this popped up on my suggested. thanks 👍

[@timweb1510]

Which oil pump are you using? Melling doesn’t recommend feeler gauges anymore

[@Yellow_6.2l]

Going to the parts store to go get new filler gauges now, Thanks for this informational video!

[@ValyndiirTV]

I'm about to swap my harmonic balancer in my C5 and will replace the timing set and oil pump while I am in there, this was very useful!

[@jamieK111]

Wow.Fantastic video! I was going to.skip this step until you demostrated it so clearly. Thank you!

[@BeboyOnThePad]

Wow - that is vastly simpler than the other methods I've seen.

[@jessebrown1497]

My man! Quick and simple video.

[@koutros100]

Thank you for your time sir. Very helpful. All your vids are awesome brother. God bless

[@Nicecalgarian]

Thanks man ! That was helpful as I am planning to rebuild my LM7 engine. 🇨🇦🤘

[@champspec]

Awesome explanation. I’ve always done this. But i like your method better, by removing the shims. When you torque down the cover, there’s usually two of the bolt holes that have flattened edges, making them look slotted. I believe they are there to center the cover and should be the first two to install and snug down.

[@drhernandez9449]

Great video like always,,,was wondering about a in depth video on a break in how to,,,thanks again,,,

[@bigal878]

Great video from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ajcreech9458]

Good job made it a lot more simple

[@krellerj1111]

What size shims are you using?

[@geraldbermudez715]

Great advice and very helpful .thank you.

[@e.s.l5861]

Thankyou for the video. I’m getting ready to do this prospect in my truck

[@KevinMLloyd]

Best procedure I've seen

[@davidcallahan5157]

Thanks for the explanation love the videos!

[@partidaandy7]

You guys are bad ass . Need goid mechanics like you guys here in San Diego.

[@andyc5612]

Excellent vid. Easy to follow from start to finish.

[@chrisbryant1657]

Thanks for sharing this video! 👍

[@outfitsgarage88]

Very good information. I just found your channel and subbed.

[@johnnystock1849]

Just awesome, that makes perfect sense now!

[@adamstoltz3278]

That is the best method i have seen for that.

[@kyleallen3857]

Nicely explained I always wonder why people skip this simple step on, arguably, the most important engine component.

[@Mr572u]

Because many guys don’t know that it is necessary. KZbin is full of them.

[@SpeedDemon88X]

because the pump manufacturers (melling) void your warranty if you remove the front cover. Also if it was so crucial, GM service would have a procedure for centering the pump. They don't.

[@c41man]

@ Kyle Allen On my LS1 I installed a new Melling oil pump by priming the oil pump before I installed onto the crankshaft. Good oil pressure to this day.

[@milojanis4901]

I'd say that it IS the most important component!!! Without it, you could dump a $100,000 into your engine, and it wouldn't run for more than several seconds before it took itself back apart again!!

[@ethanhoullahan5423]

This video is perfect. Only thing I would ask, and I know it’s weird, is how to install an oil pump on an ls while the engine is still in a car or truck. I’m looking to do a cam and pump upgrade.

[@jerrycarter3963]

awesome explanation. Thank you so much.

[@vornice7604]

melling instructions in the box mentioned none of this, i just sent her down and been great pressure for years. technically all it should change is the ratio of compression because it floats offset anyway. if it was so important there would be dowels for the oil pump

[@mramirez8302]

Thank you for a great video!

[@stevenstreng4788]

Smart. Perfect no bullshit video exactly what i needed to know with no drama perfect video

[@JacobVillemain]

Thank you Steven!

[@postalaka]

Great idea . Simple .

[@drtb69]

Nice, thanks for sharing the knowledge and tips 🙂👍subscribed!

[@terrywillis5784]

Great info.

[@wilcat375]

Nicely done 🤸‍♂️🏋🏄‍♂️

[@gregm784]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@lawrencedeaninvestments2171]

Video was very helpful

[@maxthemadtuner]

Awesome easy trick.👍🏽

[@onemoremisfit]

I have a pack of brass shim stock in various thicknesses, and I have an LS 5.3L truck engine apart, I think some strips of brass shim would work well for this operation. But even though my LS is very mildly cammed (stock idle and .05" more lift than stock) and has a SC system that makes 6psi max boost, I think I'm going to leave the bypass spring at stock oil pressure because I don't intend to race the truck and it will never see over 5000 rpm, and it will mostly tow, haul and highway cruise. More oil psi or volume when not really needed has a way of putting more oil in the valve cover area and causing oil consumption thru the PCV. My brother has a high HP, hi-rev supercharged intercooled LS that is giving this trouble. But one thing I did do was upgrade to a double row timing set designed to support 2000 hp (so I'm told). The stock timing chain was so loose after 100,000 miles it was a miracle it didn't jump a tooth, and this was 80% highway cruising and absolutely no racing. And replacing the timing set in the vehicle on an LS is not so easy as it was in the old days. Back in the day I changed worn timing sets on V8 Chevys, Buicks, Cadillacs, in the vehicle ... the cars all stalled due to the timing chain getting loose and jumping a tooth and you could tell by advancing the distributor and the engine would start again. Those days are over. You gotta put in a timing set that will last the life of the engine. LS truck engines are good for over 200,000 miles but the timing chains are good for maybe 100,000.

[@walasiewicz]

Brilliant dude

[@310ttech8]

Great video 👍. Any chance of doing an L83/L86 oil pump install and info to limit pump whine?

[@aldoladrondeguevara7259]

Amazing. U da man with the plan

[@trevorbaldwin6063]

Clever sir

[@richardmoreno5160]

Very nice!

[@drinkindreamin9883]

@ that engine guy. Just updated my stock pump on my 160k ls with a melling. Any recommendations on what spring to run? Thanks great vid

[@christart8461]

Awesome channel

[@hardball107]

I installed the same pump on a build I did 2 years ago and just bolted it on. Melling told me there was sacrificial rings in the pump to center it, I didn't even torque the cover and after torqueing the mounting bolts there was no play which made me a little uneasy but no problems so far. I have used a similar method with GM pumps just centering the ring, I was glad to see that is how you did it. Thanks.

[@thetrueivaid]

Melling also told me it was not needed to shim the oil pump

[@Brass_Heathen]

Good shit man.

[@nitrofish1974]

Its the only way to do it right ✅ 💯

[@arbyarby3259]

question do ya have a video or make one on replacing a harmonic balancer on both the 5.3L & 8.1L '99-06' GM truck engines using the manufactures torque specs. would appreciate it sir!!

[@mikescaffo4850]

Well done sir

[@DaveMcLaughlin]

What size feelers to use or is it best to measure the gap on one side to work out the size needed?

[@scottdonahue9193]

I just blew my 2nd gm oil pump on my 2016 silverado HD 6.0... looking at a melling. What setup would you recommend? I tow a camper, and do not want to change it a 3rd time lol

[@weseethetruth158]

Furthermore use green loctite for the oil pump bolts. They will never move until you take them off.

[@rockfordfos1]

Feeler gauge do I need to do my 4.8 LS on my oil pump? From what thickness to thickness is acceptable On a new GM Oil pump?

[@jackmcminn2520]

Nice video

[@thomaslapointe4671]

Awesome Great Video w Perfect Detail Would Enjoy to Your Ideas on How to Bullet Proof for Durability n Life Cycle the Lower "hp/ft.lb" NA Truck 6.2/Stroked 6.8 for Torque Application of moving a 6,400 to 6,800lbs "Brick" type Swap

[@petejoseph8257]

Well done!

[@Mr572u]

Why use gear oil? It gets flushed with engine oil as soon as the engine starts

[@mikemcleroy8265]

@@Mr572u I thought he used assembly lube. It’s thicker, and stickier to help pull oil initially.

[@rickybailey7123]

Fun fact about snap on tools I SEE U have 1 The black label means it came from the Military The regular type Snap on version will have a red label ive got a Ratchet with the black label and my snap on dealer told me this so if im wrong im just repeating what he told me !! Hes been a dealer for over 20 years so it should be correct info !! And he also didnt warranty it so luckily i had the same 1 with the red and i swaped the guts out and got it fixed so if it brakes get a heat gun and get the black off of it before u hand it over for warranty!!

[@Jonny_trans]

Thanks!

[@JacobVillemain]

Thank you!

[@expatconn7242]

Ok I’m doing my 1st LM7 , 2002 I have the stock rockers . If I want to up grade …. To what worries about clearance. I swing a new gm hi flow Oil pump.. there was no o ring on the pick up tube . It was disintegrated . My question is what color do I need .

[@jorginofingal4267]

Easy explained 😎😎😎😎

[@wilmarjunior8945]

What timing gear set are you using on this engine?

[@BigFun4Life]

What single row timing chain and gears do you recommend….Thanks

[@codywhite8452]

If you just take your oil pump off to do timing chain and go back with the old pump do you still need to do this step

[@codystewart1483]

Is it worth it to do this on a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3ls I'm replacing the oil pump and was wondering if I should do this or is it just a waste of time

[@MrJackassfan]

Hey man, So im having an issue with belt to where its riding on the edge of my ati balancer everywhere on the accessory drive theres no issue. So it looks like my balancer is in too far. Do you think the oil drive was installed incorrectly? Or does that have nothing to do with it

[@ThuggBoi69]

Awesome video keep em coming

[@ccooper04]

What’s the company you work for I keep hearing you say smetting or something in the other videos. Was wanting to see y’all’s products

[@jetsetter468]

what oil lube are you using and what do you recommend for engine assy lube if engine is gonna set a year before starting

[@gagestanyer1759]

What does the other spring do? Add pressure? Or volume? I’m gonna be running about 1000hp with a turbo and was told to get a high volume oil pump but then was told it’ll suck my stock pan dry. So will this Melling one with that spring suffice and not suck anything dry?

[@ernesttrader7364]

I have 2018 ls3 chevy perf. crate motor 495 hp. Should I use the 10295 or 10355

[@DatHondaBoi223]

Do I need the high volume high pressure oil pump, or stock volume high pressure pump for a btr stg 3 blower cam and lsa supercharger with 2.45 pulley? Roughly 700 wheel on E

[@JohnDoe-si3ne]

What gasket kit brand do you use on your builds?

[@177SCmaro]

Does any of this apply to Coyote stuff since we run the same style pump? I've never hear anyone say anything about it.

[@wrenchesandcars5161]

What kinda oil pump and timing set did you use

[@hustlinghard8081]

What type of oil are you squirting in to it? It looks super thick.

[@harp440]

What about priming, if necessary?

[@v.e.7236]

I came up w/ the same method, so as not to be using multiple shims. Great minds think alike.

[@user-vg8yz5fg5i]

does it have to be done in an old pump too after removing it?

[@danieldouglas8034]

Can you do a video on degreeing a stage 3,4 cam on a ls heads on are off. Do and don't.

[@ryanodneal7001]

I just slapped the old used pump back on. What does this alignment do?

[@Mr572u]

How about a mention about mounting the pick up tube using the bolt that can be removed with the oil pan on.

[@grngs1]

Its a pain in the ASS

[@rufinovivas9395]

@@grngs1 oh yeah. I’ve done it before. But once you get passed the 10 mm bolt on the pick up, the rest is cake.

[@intheshoptv]

I get at it by loosening the pan bolts and dropping the front of the pan just an inch. Easy access to that bolt then.

[@20tea]

What I was looking for. Putting in a Melling HV pump soon. THANKS! Also remember to prime the pump as well. Update- tried to remove the cover on my new melling pump with a t30 bit.... second bolt head stripped. Wtf! Can't shim now.

[@1bad69xss4]

Yep, Melling doesn't want you taking those out. They don't recommend this anymore.

[@20tea]

@@1bad69xss4 Awesome, thanks for the info. I installed mine without shimming and it's still holding up and performing great after a few months of use. Glad i did it. Oil pressure is in a healthy range at idle now.

[@pointblank2910]

@@1bad69xss4 From what Melling's video showed was finger tight, rotate the crankshaft 360° then torque it down.

[@doncarl8734]

@@pointblank2910I’ll be installing mine oil pump on tbss ima just do that 360 and sent it 👍🏽🙏🏾

[@44hawk28]

All you need to increase soil pressure is 3245 mm bolt washers underneath that spring cap on the oil pump itself. You don't need to buy all these extra colored Springs. The spring that's in it works fine. Just shove the damn thing like we've been doing for decades. It's amazing how many people keep trying to reinvent the freaking wheel. It also doesn't help that there is at least 3 oil pressure relief valves on an LS motor. And one of them Works after the bypass valve that's in the oil filter.

[@BigTruckWreckerMan]

I put a 295 pump on wrong primed it through the side of block and when I started it it built pressure right off the bay then went away just as quick and wouldn’t pick any oil up. I primed it again same thing. Now waiting on new oil pump to get here and install it your way 👍

[@rickybailey7123]

How did u do in the mile run on the twin turbo vet ??