oil pump gasket

[kljfamily]

Hello,

Does anyone know where to get the gasket for the oil pump.

1965 c10 250 engine

Its the gasket that does over the cover plate where the gears are.

I found it in the rebuild kit which is retailing for about $54, however I just need the gasket and on a budget.

at $54 that's more then the cost fo a new oil pump minus the pickup. Pump and pickup are about $80. If there is a cheap option for the gasket that's what I'm looking for.

Also, when dismantling there was no gasket on the bottom of the pump where it attaches to the block, that I can find but curious as to why that was missing? I'm assuming its also a necessary gasket.

[kljfamily]

Spoke with Melling, they do not sell the gasket separately. Only with the rebuild kit which costs as much as the fuel pump. So got off my cheap A** and bought new.

thanks

[Grounded63]

I don't think I've ever seen a " factory " styled pump that actually used that gasket. And have never blue printed a pump. With one in place. ( although this is in reference to Chevy/Pontiac V8 engines. Possibly the inline 6 stuff is different. )

Make sure you verify/correct, the gear to pump cover clearance. If you run the gasket on a pump. That was not intended to run one.

Same goes for the pump to rear main cap. Just because the aftermarket makes " extra " stuff. Doesn't mean it is necessary, or even needed.