Melling M-68

Melling M-68 is a standard-volume, standard-pressure wet-sump oil pump for Ford 221, 255, 260, 289 and 302/5.0 Small Block Windsor engines. It is a stock replacement for a correctly assembled original-type lubrication system.

Application / fitment

• Ford 221 CID / 3.6 L
• Ford 255 CID / 4.2 L
• Ford 260 CID / 4.3 L
• Ford 289 CID / 4.7 L
• Ford 302 CID / 4.9–5.0 L, including selected 5.0 EFI
• selected Ford Mustang, Fairlane, Falcon, Galaxie, Bronco and F-Series
• selected Lincoln and Mercury using a 221–302 Windsor engine

Do not confuse M-68 with M-68HV. M-68 is standard volume, while M-68HV provides approximately 25 percent additional volume. Do not apply it to a 351W without separate design verification.

Technical information

• type: wet-sump gear oil pump
• volume: standard volume
• pressure: standard pressure
• housing material: cast iron
• gear material: steel/powdered metal according to production
• mounting holes: 2
• pickup connection: 0.630" / 16.0 mm
• pickup screen: not included
• intermediate shaft: not included
• pump and pickup gaskets: included according to catalogue specification
• UPC: 729295101000
• sales unit: 1 pump

Prime the pump before initial startup and pre-lubricate the engine. Verify pickup-to-pan clearance and inspect the drive shaft.