Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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We suspect a bent oil pump driveshaft on our 1972 Mach 1 The Lazarus Project. This video walks you through it step-by-step so you can get your classic back on the road without a full shop or fancy tools.
In this episode we cover: finishing oil pan removal, oil pump removal on a 351 Cleveland, checking for a bent oil pump driveshaft, tool clearance issues, modifying a 9/16" socket, cutting a socket down 3/16", clearing the oil pump stiffening boss, and real-world troubleshooting under the car.
The Lazarus Project 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 continues as we track down a possible oil pressure issue. To inspect the oil pump driveshaft, the pump has to come out — and that’s easier said than done. Clearance is tight, the stiffening boss won’t cooperate, and a standard socket just won’t fit.

So we make one.

By trimming 3/16" off a 9/16" socket, we create the clearance needed to reach the bolt. But will this custom tool solution get the oil pump out… or will we have to call in the cavalry?

If you’re working on a classic Mustang, 351C, or doing oil system diagnostics on a vintage Ford small block, this episode shows the real-world problem solving it takes to keep these cars alive.

It’s not a Problem, It’s a Project!

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