Shovelhead oil pump leak

[drohagan]

Recently rebuilt my oil pump with new gaskets and seals but still getting a leak from the lower right bolt. Not sure what I can do to stop it.

Heres a picture of the leak:


Also, looking back on pictures of my cam chest when I was replacing the cam, I noticed a small hole (red arrow). Is this suppose to be there?


Anyways, any help would be appreciated.

[JBinNC]

Yes, that threaded hole is usually drilled through.

A little sealer on the screw threads should take care of the seaping.

Jim

[drohagan]

Any recommendation on sealer of choice? Also, Im guessing everything would have to come apart again to clean oil out for sealer to work?

[Dragstews]

Sloppy work ...



No need for that hole to break into the air/oil separation chamber ...

You could JB Weld that up from the inside of the chamber ...

[JBinNC]

I'd remove the screw, clean the hole and screw with brake cleaner, and use some gasket sealer on the threads. NOT silicone sealer!

Jim