Inliners International Forums General Discussion Engines oil pump gasket?

Does the "292"oil pump bolt up to engine with a gasket or without,it's just does'nt seem right to bolt it up metal to metal.

mine did. but my gasket set i bought for the engine didn't come with one, so i used my old one. the gasket kit i bought before this one had the gasket... must just be a fluke. matt

Ron, the new oil pump I just installed on my 292 came with a gasket of fairly thin material.

thanks guys that helps,oil pressure dropped to 20 after start up and thought it might be pump,but found a cam bearing coming out.A new rebild too,darn

I believe the rebuild kits come with a gasket for the oil pump cover and the pump to motor mounting flange.
I use sealer on these and where the pickup attaches to pump so as to avoid leakage and sucking air into pump.

what type sealer are you using on the pickup tube?It's been mentioned before but never recieved an answer when I asked.

I believe I used the Permatex #1 or 2, the one that stays tacky, but maybe Hylomar which I normally like for vacuum leak prone areas.
I think some folks weld or braze there pickup tubes on.