Melling M-54F oil pump for the 1969-1970 Pontiac Firebird V8 6.6L, the 1971-1974 Firebird V8 7.5L and other vehicles moves engine oil through the engine under pressure. This Melling oil pump, also called an engine oil pump, is a stock replacement with standard volume and standard pressure.
- Spur gears machined to close tolerances for proper engine pressure and efficient pump operation
- End plates precision ground for wear resistance
- Cast iron housing and cover with steel gears and a rust preventative finish
- Each pump is tested individually for pressure and flow under conditions designed to duplicate engine operation
Quick facts
- Part: Melling M-54F oil pump
- Also called: engine oil pump
- Fits: 1969-1970 Pontiac Firebird V8 6.6L, the 1971-1974 Firebird V8 7.5L and other vehicles
- Material: Cast iron housing and cover, steel gears
- Condition: New
A low oil pressure reading or an oil pressure warning light can mean the pump is worn, though a faulty oil pressure sender or a clogged pickup screen can also be behind those signs, so find the cause before you replace the pump.
Fits
The 1969-1970 Pontiac Firebird V8 6.6L, the 1971-1974 Firebird V8 7.5L, the 1974 Pontiac Grand Am V8 7.5L, the 1969-1970 Pontiac GTO V8 6.6L and the 1971-1972 GTO V8 7.5L take this pump, one per engine, along with other Pontiac models. If your car is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Height: 159.0 mm (6.25 in)
- Width: 94.0 mm (3.7 in)
- Pickup tube diameter: 19.0 mm (0.73 in)
- Inlet size: 18.00 mm (0.730 in)
- Mounting holes: 2, each 10.0 mm (0.375 in) in diameter
Build and materials
- Type: gear pump with spur gears
- Grade: standard replacement, standard volume, standard pressure
- Housing and cover material: cast iron
- Gear material: steel
- Finish: rust preventative
- Drive type: drive shaft
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One oil pump with its gears, pump cover and gasket. The pickup screen, drive shaft, O-ring and bolts are not included; plan on new bolts, since the old ones may not be reusable.
Interchange: DM-54F · EM-54F · 224-43629
10012325 · HM54F
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
DM-54F, EM-54F, 10012325, HM54F, 224-43629
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Melling M-54F oil pump fit a 1974 Pontiac Grand Am V8 7.5L?
Yes. The Melling M-54F fits the 1974 Pontiac Grand Am V8 7.5L, and that engine takes one pump.
Is this a Melling high volume oil pump?
No. The Melling M-54F is a standard volume, standard pressure gear pump built as a stock replacement.
Can I use this as a Melling high pressure oil pump?
No. This pump has standard pressure, with no adjustable bypass and no alternate pressure springs included.
Does the M-54F oil pump come with a gasket?
Yes. It includes the gasket, the gears and the pump cover; the pickup screen, drive shaft and bolts are not included.
What are the housing and gears of this oil pump made of?
The housing and cover are cast iron and the gears are steel, with a rust preventative finish.
