'68 Engine question
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4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Fullerton CA
'68 Engine question
My 68 is having an oil pressure problem, when it's warmed up, the oil pressure at idle drops to almost zero. Having done a lot of reading on the forums I think it can be the main bearing that went bad. The engine runs well otherwise. If I'm going to be replacing the main bearing anyways, should I just do a complete engine rebuild while I have it apart? Or is that unnecessary and doing more work than I should? I've never done a main bearing before so I'm not sure how much work I'm in for in the first place. Thanks for any info you can give me 
Burning Brakes
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From: coon rapids mn
check for and maybe swap a bad gauge .not to hard to remove a engine from a vette.mic and plastic gauge the bearings ,rod and mains.do you have a torque wrench ?if the engine comes out get a new oil pump and timing chain.you will have to remove the rods and crank to replace main bearing.use some GM assembly lube and a 1 piece oil pan gasket.you can leave the balancer on the crank.
