The Importance of Engine Oil Pump Gear

Engine oil pump gears are components that push pressurized engine oil through and around your engine to lubricate and cool all its moving parts, such as pistons, crankshaft, bearings, etc. Without such pumps functioning effectively your engine could overheat and seize up in minutes; by keeping one functioning regularly your lifespan could be extended significantly and continue operating effectively.

An oil pump consists of two gears which mesh together. As they rotate, they create a void which draws in oil from outside. Because these gears have small clearances between them, this void quickly fills with liquid. From there it flows to both pressure relief valve and filter before reaching other parts of your engine.

Stock Mustang engine oil pumps are constructed of powdered metal that is strong enough for stock applications but may be compromised when exposed to the stress and strain associated with high performance engines. A Mod Motor, with four phases of peak force per revolution and high revving rates can cause large impacts upon oil pump gears; such pulsations causes them to wear down over time and compromises their integrity over time.

One solution is to invest in a gear oil pump constructed of more ductile material such as 10xx steel. This will increase gear life while prolonging its functionality, or install an oil delivery tube which sprays pressurized oil directly onto cam gear teeth when they mesh, eliminating friction and reducing wear on gears.

When purchasing an oil pump for your car, it is essential to take into account its flow rate, pressure and features that can enhance its performance in various conditions. Jiaxing Befeite Chain Wheel Manufacturing Co., Ltd offer performance pumps equipped with anti-cavitation grooves, larger pickup openings, improved housing designs and adjustable pressure settings for wet sump systems - such features should all help determine which option will be the most efficient and long-lasting.

Unoften overlooked in oil pump failure is the quality of gear tooth surfaces. A trial assembly can easily be conducted by installing the cam gear to an oil pump and using lapping compound to smooth any rough or high spots on gear teeth - this will ensure a consistent contact pattern between both gears, with their peak points evenly spaced apart so as to prevent excessive wear on both gears as well as excessive cam shaft wear. Don't forget to clean both gears thoroughly first before installing them into an engine!