Technical Melling M-10 still the right choice?

RPM's under 6K, is the M-10 the right choice or is something better out there? SBC/350.

Thanks.

 

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I believe the Melling part number for the Small Block Chevrolet oil pump is a M-55. I’m a firm believer in the stock Chevrolet oil pump. Personally, I think the high volume one delivers too much oil, and the high pressure one is unnecessary if your bearing clearances are correct. I realize that there have been some mention on here about the quality of Melling pumps, but they are still my first choice. I always open up every oil pump I install for inspection and to pack it with Lubiplate 105 engine ***embly lube for easier priming.


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Yeah,,,,SBC is M55 .
BBM is M 63
Flathead is M15 or M19 whichever volume you use .
About all I know off top of my head .

Tommy

 

I heard about the m55 breaking cause of a thinner casting.

 

3 times we get it!

 

Good info, why the heck to I have M10 on my mind...oh well, yes I agree about high pressure/volume.

Thanks!

 

Are you certain that the first one in the pic is a Melling pump .
Here are a few pics I have of a Melling pump I own,,,,the pump still has the metal tag on it for an identifier.

Tommy

 

There is the "early M-55" and the "late M-55"; the late was made more lightweight for cost cutting measures, and proven to be a bad decision. I thought they changed that? I am Butch/56sedandelivery.