Melling M-72HV oil pump for the 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 5.2L, the 1994-2002 Ram 1500 V6 3.9L, the 1994-2003 Ram 1500 V8 5.9L and other vehicles and equipment circulates oil through the engine under pressure. The high volume design supplies additional oil to engines with low oil pressure or high performance use.
- Melling high volume oil pump with standard pressure and 25% additional volume over stock
- High volume gears machined to close tolerances for correct engine pressure and efficient pump operation
- End plates precision ground for wear resistance
- Each pump is individually tested for pressure and flow under conditions designed to duplicate real engine operation
- Rust preventative finish
Quick facts
- Part: Melling M-72HV oil pump
- Also called: engine oil pump
- Fits: the 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 5.2L, the 1994-2002 Ram 1500 V6 3.9L, the 1994-2003 Ram 1500 V8 5.9L and other vehicles and equipment
- Material: cast iron housing and cover, steel gears
- Condition: New
A clogged pickup screen, worn engine bearings or a faulty oil pressure sender can be behind a low oil pressure light or gauge reading too, so find the cause before you order. If a worn engine oil pump is the cause, this pump replaces it.
Fits
This pump is listed for a wide range of Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth and Jeep models. The listings also include the 1994-1996 Dodge Ram 2500 V8 5.2L, the 1994-2002 Ram 2500 V8 5.9L, the 2000 Ram 2500 V8 5.2L, and the 1987-2003 Dodge Dakota V6 3.9L, the 1989-1999 Dakota V8 5.2L and the 1998-2003 Dakota V8 5.9L. Each engine takes one pump.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Pickup tube diameter: 0.375 in (10.00 mm)
- Inlet size: 0.375 in (10.00 mm)
- Mounting hole diameter: 0.375 in (10.0 mm)
- Mounting holes: 2
- Height: 3.62 in (92.0 mm)
- Width: 5.84 in (149.0 mm)
Build and materials
- Type: gear pump, high volume, standard pressure
- Additional volume over stock: 25%
- Drive type: drive shaft
- Housing and cover material: cast iron
- Gear material: steel
- Finish: rust preventative
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One oil pump with its gasket, pump cover, gears and a cotter pin. The pickup screen, drive shaft, bolts, washers and O-ring are not included; plan on new bolts, since the old ones may not be reusable.
Interchange: A-72HV · 41-66HVU · B-72HV · DM-72HV · EM-72HV · 601-1018 · MM-72-HV · OP-72-HV · PO18-M72HV · 224-4166HV · 224-4166V · WG-516X
OP1140HV · EP72HV · OP183 · OP183HV · HM72HV · 94072 · P72HV · 50094
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
A-72HV, 41-66HVU, B-72HV, OP1140HV, DM-72HV, EM-72HV, EP72HV, OP183, OP183HV, HM72HV, 94072, 601-1018, MM-72-HV, P72HV, OP-72-HV, PO18-M72HV, 224-4166HV, 224-4166V, 50094, WG-516X
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right oil pump for a 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 5.2L?
Yes. Melling M-72HV is listed for the 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 5.2L, the 1994-2002 Ram 1500 V6 3.9L and the 1994-2003 Ram 1500 V8 5.9L. For any other vehicle, look yours up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this a Melling high pressure oil pump?
No. Melling M-72HV is a high volume pump with standard pressure, and its bypass pressure is not adjustable.
Does the Melling M-72HV oil pump come with a gasket and pickup screen?
Yes, the gasket is included, but the pickup screen is not. The pump also comes with its cover, gears and a cotter pin; the drive shaft, bolts, washers and O-ring are not included.
What pickup tube and mounting hole size does this oil pump have?
The pickup tube and inlet are both 0.375 in (10.00 mm). The pump has 2 mounting holes, each 0.375 in (10.0 mm) in diameter.
Is 224-4166HV an interchange number for the Melling M-72HV oil pump?
Yes. 224-4166HV is one of the other numbers Melling M-72HV replaces; the full list is on the Interchange line at the bottom of the page.
