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Old 03-30-2015, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaz64 View Post
The pin can shear from the drag the pump offers against rotation.

Usually with thick cold oil run to high rpm too early.

Larger pump with the same driveshaft/pin. Something will give.
Anyone that would give a cold engine full rpm deserves some grief. A little common sense goes a long way, especially where engine longevity is concerned.

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