[Hugh R]

Thanks Aerkuld:

The problem that I had was I built a blanking plate for the suction and discharge side of the pump, and put a pickup port to suck oil/cleaning solvent into the pump, and when I spun it with a drill motor just finger pressure on the pump discharge caused me to get a large squirt out the groove that must have shot 4-5 feet. I just can't believe it needs that much oil going out the back of the pump. And yes, I'm sure it was put in for lubrication. Again, I'm going to call the Aston racing guys on the East Coast on Monday and see what they think. Also, I have two bushings, one at the impeller vane, and one several inches away at the end of the shaft where the chain and gear attach, both have the same groove.