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Re: low oil pressure

To: netscott@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: low oil pressure
From: Doug Mallory <rdmallory@earthling.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 07:11:42 -0500
I would also guess if the gauge is correct that the allen plugs were left
out of the oil
passage under the timing cover. I have also seen the plug blow out of the
oil pump.

Doug


netscott@earthlink.net wrote:

> i started my 5.0 svo motor today for the first time and i have very low
> oil pressure. i primed the system by using a old distributor with no
> gear on it and a drill to spin it.the oil gauge moved a little, but i
> thought that was because the drill was not turning fast because of the
> load. also took the gauge off and and did the same, oil did come out of
> the line. well i started the motor and got no higher pressure.
> i ended up running it for about 5 mins. thinking that the oil had to
> travel through-out the motor.the lifter never pumped up and were very
> loud.
> i am using a milodon pump/pick-up and 7qt pan. i took the oil line
> feeding the stock oil filter set-up off and there is oil in the filter.
> my buddy told me to check the pick-up to make sure it wasn't touching
> the bottom of the pan.
> i just hope i didn't trash the motor.
> any ideas?
>
> scott
> B9472628


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