TIGEROOTES(at)aol.com wrote:
>
> Sergio,
> I asked myself the same question for a long time: It happened to me regularly
> when the weather was cold: I suspect the oil pump is dutifully pumping oil,
> and most of it is pooling in the top of the engine, depleting the sump. The
> cold, viscous oil slowly returns to the pan, allowing the pump to start
> pumping air for a time. I think it is wise to be concerned, as I don't
> personally want any engines I rebuild to see "zero" for oil pressure at any
> time. You could try a multi-weight oil (I used Kendall straight 50wt. racing
> oil at that time) and see if there is a difference. Warm-it-up-first!
> Jim Leach, Seattle
Any thoughts on the dipstick theory? I have always had good oil
pressure, this is the first time this has happened. Of course I never
let the oil get that low. I always check it regularly but it seems that
my car has developed a little leak somewhere.
--- Sergio 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V 'AJNT 86' still working on it but getting closer!
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