Trailfire 440LX - Oil pump

[JD_Sledder68]

When I picked up this Trailfire, someone had already disconnected the oil injection pump and ran it on pre-mix. Since the oil tank, lines and cable are already gone and the oilpump itself is just capped off, can I just remove the oilpump all together and fabricate a block off plate to mount in it's place??

The reason I ask, is that the pump makes noise when the engine is running, and I suspect it is due to lack of lubrication. It is probably eating itself for lunch without oil in it....right??

Thanks,

[Matt]

Sure, you can just remove the pump and drive key.

[JD_Sledder68]

Sweet! I figured as much since it isn't driving a water pump behind the cover....but wanted to be sure before attempting it. Someday I may re-acquire all of the parts and put it back together.

[jdsnowfire]

i whould buy the parts (pump and recoil) off of you. and can send a regular recoil if you are interested.