FMBP 12600 Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft

Engine Oil Pump Shaft Overview

This Melling engine oil pump intermediate shaft is a performance replacement for selected Ford and Mercury applications. Part number 12600 is made in the USA and uses hardened chrome moly steel for added strength under demanding operating conditions.

Built for high performance oil pump applications, this shaft addresses wear concerns that can affect an older drive shaft even when it still looks serviceable. It is a direct replacement-style component for engines that require a new intermediate shaft during oil pump service.

Key Features

• Hardened chrome moly steel construction for strength and durability
• Performance-grade shaft for selected oil pump applications
• Made in the USA
• Length: 8.540 in. (217.00 mm)
• Shaft diameter: 0.370 in. (9.40 mm)

Detailed Description

Part number 12600 is a Melling performance oil pump intermediate shaft designed for selected Ford and Mercury engines. It is commonly used when servicing a new oil pump, since the original shaft can suffer metal fatigue, cracking, or twisting over time. The chrome moly steel construction supports reliable drive transfer in demanding performance use, and the black oxide finish noted in fitment data aligns with performance-oriented applications.

Compatible With Ford F-100, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford F-500, Ford M-450, Ford P-350, Ford M-400, Ford Country Sedan, Ford Country Squire, Ford Custom, Ford Custom 500, Ford Galaxie 500, Ford LTD, Ford Ranch Wagon, Mercury Colony Park, Ford Fairlane, Ford Mustang, Ford Torino, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Cyclone, Mercury Marauder, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Monterey, Ford Ranchero, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Comet, Mercury Montego, Ford GT40, Mercury Commuter, Mercury Montclair, Mercury Park Lane, Ford Galaxie, Mercury Brougham, Mercury Caliente, Mercury Capri, Mercury Villager, Mercury Voyager, Ford 300, Mercury Country Cruiser, Mercury Meteor, Ford Courier Sedan Delivery, Ford Custom 300, Ford Starliner, Ford Sunliner, Ford Victoria, Ford Club, Ford Skyliner, and Ford Del Rio Wagon applications listed in the fitment data. Part number 12600 is also cross-referenced to Gates 22550 and interchange 154-7902 for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a worn or fatigued oil pump drive shaft
• Restoring proper oil pump drive engagement during engine service
• Addressing twisting or cracking in the original shaft
• Completing a new oil pump installation with a new drive shaft

Installation Notes and Quality

Install during oil pump service and verify shaft length and diameter against the engine’s requirements before assembly. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model, since this part is listed for specific Ford and Mercury performance applications only.

Melling recommends replacing the shaft when installing a new oil pump, and this part is manufactured from hardened chrome moly steel for performance use. Part number 12600 is built for selected high performance oil pump applications.