7.3 oil pump change

[david63]

I have a 2000 Ford 550 wrecker (7.3). I need to change the oil pump in the oil pan. Can I just drop the oil pan to get the clearance or do I have to loosen the motor mounts and jack the motor up to get the clearance?

Thanks,
David

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

neither
the oil pump is behind the dampner
its in a housing with 4 bolt holding it on.
just finished one.

 

[DSALF250]

Thats good to know!

 

[tonkadoctor]

Here's some pics of the front cover where it sits and the oil pump so you know what you are looking for. Took these when I did mine. Oil pump isn't a bad job on these. Timing cover is a different story, if you need to replace it like I did you have to pull the engine.

Only special tool you need is a harmonic balancer puller..I used a $10 Harbor Freight Cheapo but you can get free rentals at Autozone etc too

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Good luck

 

[Dieselmaster]

That first picture is a great picture of the CPS.... it really gives you a good idea of where it is located.