[Shotimes] Ok to leave 3.2L oil pump on my 3.2L for my '89?

[HomeboyNorm@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/8/2003 11:40:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
johnjweid@earthlink.net writes:

Hi there,

> 1. Use the 3.2 oil pump. It has 25% increased capacity over the 3.0 pump. 
> It
> will leave a gap about 3" long on the side of the lower timing belt dust
> cover. There are two ways to close the gap. Cut off part of a 3.0 pump and
> attach with existing dust cover screws, or fashion a sheet metal cover to
> cover the gap.

That, I appreciate knowing ahead of time, I think a piece of sheetmetal will 
do me fine. Is it how you did yours?

What about leaving the 3.2L oil pump pick-up tube along with the pump? Will 
the 3.0L oil pan fit the 3.2L pick up tube just fine?

> 
> 2. Use all the 3.0 accessories - covers, pulleys, etc. Use the 3.0 oil pan.
> Use the 3.0 injectors too. Most people also use the 3.0 intake cams, since
> the lift is greater than the 3.2 intake cams. Note - you have to cut a
> casting boss off the front 3.2 head to provide clearance for the 3.0
> alternator mount.


All of the things above, I am already aware of, but thank you anyway for 
making sure I know. I plan on doing the 3.0L cams too.

> 
> 3. I don't know, but drilling/tapping a hole in the head will allow the 3.0
> coil pack position to be used.


I think that's the way I will do it, so it will sit level, and not angled. 
Looks more original this way.

> 
> John W.
> 89 3.2
> 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

Norm