Often, compressors in the refrigeration and air conditioning fields have forced oiling systems. These compressors are usually over 5 horsepower (hp). They contain an oil pump located at the end of the ...

Oil pumps are usually driven by a chain or gears powered by camshaft/crankshaft. There are various types of oil pumps based on the design and components involved. Two most common oil pumps on the ...

Many larger refrigeration and air conditioning compressors — usually over 5 horsepower — have forced oiling systems. These compressors contain an oil pump located at the end of the compressor’s ...

The key is picking the right oil pump to suit the oil-pressure demands of the engine and what it is going to be used for. CC:Way back in the 1960s, Dick Moroso offered one of the first commercially ...

Pump-displacement volume is typically determined by gear size. The oil pumps below (left to right) represent two different displacements, as noted by the case size. For high-performance work, a steel ...