Melling Oil Pump

that's what i thought too. looks like somebody clamped that bad boy up to wrench on the pick up would be my guess.
It I agree. Looks like someone put it in a vise to get the pickup on/off. Like mentioned above, I blend/port and clean. Check clearances. And
"If" The pumps good I would use one of these.

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