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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 05:17 AM
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Sorry for old school question.... but read several sources and they say different colors and sizes.

Truck is 2000 LM7 stock 200K mile oil pump.

Pressure has been down a little around 30-35psi last month or two, was always 40-45 until last month or two. So hoping changing O ring will fix it, as it is way easier of a job verse swaping pump for new one.

Hell if I have to swap pump might as well put a larger cam in, but I really don't want to do that or spend the time/money.
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Camin00
Sorry for old school question.... but read several sources and they say different colors and sizes.

Truck is 2000 LM7 stock 200K mile oil pump.

Pressure has been down a little around 30-35psi last month or two, was always 40-45 until last month or two. So hoping changing O ring will fix it, as it is way easier of a job verse swaping pump for new one.

Hell if I have to swap pump might as well put a larger cam in, but I really don't want to do that or spend the time/money.
Have you tried a heavier oil? With 200k I'm betting the clearances are a little looser.

As for the oring...get one of each color. They're cheap enough.

Hell, I've got an extra one I can send along with some water pump gaskets. Free just send me a PM with your address.

If you do a cam...now is a good time to replace the pump and do a new timing chain with the newer dampers.

I would highly suggest having the proper tools. I've been stockpiling tools for the last few months. I got a very good pulley puller that I got to use Friday and I'll tell you what, it made getting that crank pulley off a breeze.

I also have the pulley install tool as well. You can also use a ls7 crank bolt to get the pulley back on.

Get 2 5/16 wooden dowel rods to hold the lifters up. Cut them to 22in.
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 05:25 PM
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If using an OEM or Melling o-ring just decipher the chart.
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