<VV> Oil Pump

[Ewell Mills]

Thanks to all who replied about my inquiry as to what type of oil pump to use.
The consensus was 100% to stay with a stock pump unless there was an
overriding reason to use the high volume such as excessive clearances,
external oil coolers etc.
Only Joe Potts made comment about the oil pressure take off being on the side
of the engine block.  He had only seen one and it was on an EM.  This
particular block started life as a 64 Turbo.  I am mostly curious as to
whether or not this was from the factory, or an added change.  If it was
added, how in the world did one decide where to drill and tap the take-off,
and would this possibly explain why this engine displayed such high oil
pressure.  Does the higher than normal oil pressure come from where it is
being checked, the high volume oil pump, or possibly modification of the oil
pressure regulator spring.  Also of interest is the fact that this engine had
a solid pulley.  It has never given me trouble, but it is my understanding
that a solid pulley will contribute to a broken crankshaft as has been
discussed lately. (Since the car had it on it when I purchased it, I do not
know if it came on the car or was changed out).  I am also curious if this in
any way corresponds to the fact that Turbo crankshaft were nitrated.  Would a
nitrited crank be less subject to breakage?  I was under the opinion (very
possibly wrong) that a nitrited crank only applied to the throws, and not the
entire crankshaft. Which is it?  Thanks again for the replies...it made my
decision easy.

Cecil Mills
Cocoa, Fl.