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Melling

BBC Hi-Volume Oil Pump - For Press Fit Pick-Ups

$159.29

SKU: M00L 10778

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Overview

The Melling 10778 is a high-volume, high-pressure oil pump designed for Chevy Big Block V8 engines (396-454 cubic inch). It features a CNC-machined body and cover, along with hardened steel gears for increased durability and flow. This wet sump pump offers a 25% higher volume compared to stock, ensuring optimal lubrication for performance applications.
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Part #: 10778

Made in USA. Melling high performance oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application under the toughest RPM conditions. High volume performance upgrade for the 10770. Increase in volume of 25% over stock oil pump. The drive shaft has been manufactured from chrome-moly steel. The drive and idler shafts have been extended to allow for additional support in the cover. Additional support eliminates dynamic shaft deflection at increased RPM levels. The cover is doweled to the pump housing to assure alignment of the shaft bores. The relief valve has a screw-in plug instead of a pin. The housing and cover are CNC machined and phosphate coated. An additional spring, the original stock replacement is supplied which will reduce bypass pressure if needed. Includes 12770 chrome moly intermediate shaft with steel guide. Built with billet steel gears. Every Melling high performance oil pump is individually tested for pressure and flow under actual engine operating conditions.

Features:

  • High volume performance upgrade for the 10770.
  • 25% volume increase over standard oil pump.
  • Extended drive and idler shaft for additional support in the cover eliminating dynamic shfaft deflection at increased RPM levels.
  • Cover is doweled to the pump housing to assure alignment of the shaft bores.
  • Includes +15 PSI higher pressure relief spring installed and optional standard pressure relief spring.
  • Includes 12770 chrome moly intermediate shaft with steel guide.
  • Billet steel gears.
  • Cast Iron Housing

Oil Pump - Wet Sump - Internal - High Volume - High Pressure - 3/4 in Inlet - Big Block Chevy - Each

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BrandMelling
Part NumberM00L 10778

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