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Old 06-15-2026, 02:56 PM
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Has anyone noticed the 54-DS oil pump screen seems to be a VERY loose fit going into the pump ? It used to be a struggle to get it started. now you can push it all the way in effortlessly.

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The question then is that due to the OD of the tube or the ID of the pump body?

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High temp silver solder it to the pump.

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Old 06-15-2026, 04:28 PM
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I had to beat the old screen out with a hammer the new screen fell right in !

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