Oil Pressure Problem
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From: Hartford WI
Oil Pressure Problem
I have an oil pressure problem. When you hit it, the pressure holds for a second and drops.
I used to have a deep pan and changed it to the stock pan and the oil pump. New Melling pump installed with standard pressure and volume. Same problem.
A way to make it better is to switch from 5W30 to 10W30 oil. It holds more steady but it will drop after a few seconds to maybe 15 psi.
Is it the filter as some have suggested? I am using Mobil 1 oil and AC Delco filters. Everything else about the oiling system is the same.
If it is really sucking too much oil, why was it the same with the deep pan that held 6-7 quarts?
I used to have a deep pan and changed it to the stock pan and the oil pump. New Melling pump installed with standard pressure and volume. Same problem.
A way to make it better is to switch from 5W30 to 10W30 oil. It holds more steady but it will drop after a few seconds to maybe 15 psi.
Is it the filter as some have suggested? I am using Mobil 1 oil and AC Delco filters. Everything else about the oiling system is the same.
If it is really sucking too much oil, why was it the same with the deep pan that held 6-7 quarts?
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From: Hartford WI
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From: Kempner Texas
Definitely seems like the pick-up is getting un-covered.
Was the pick-up level with the sump of the pan?
Is it the stock configuration?
Was it brazed on to the pump body?
Correct oil level?
Bearing clearances?
Did anyone remove the pump cover and check the gears to pump and gears to end plate clearances?
Just some things to consider.
Jake
Was the pick-up level with the sump of the pan?
Is it the stock configuration?
Was it brazed on to the pump body?
Correct oil level?
Bearing clearances?
Did anyone remove the pump cover and check the gears to pump and gears to end plate clearances?
Just some things to consider.
Jake
Racer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: se iowa
I would check the oil pressure to verify that it is low first. Might just be a faulty gauge.
You should start your own thread and link back to the old one for clarification as this thread will be locked down soon.
IBTL
You should start your own thread and link back to the old one for clarification as this thread will be locked down soon.
IBTL
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Just my thoughts.