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OT: Help with V-8 oil pressure problem
Posted by Craig [Email] (more from Craig) on Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:32:28
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Hi all,
I recently picked up a '75 Bricklin with a Ford 351W V8 and auto trans. The engine runs well and has good compression, but the oil pressure is low. Down to about 10 psi at 600rpm in-gear idle and up to 40psi if I rev it up. Oil (20W-50) and filter are new. The car only has 40k on it, but has sat for long periods of time.
What are the chance of a bad oil pump or clogged pickup sceen versus bad bearings? I will have to lift the engine to pull the oil pan and would like to know if it's worth trying to just swap the pump and clean the screen. Has anyone swapped main bearings in-situ? Will a rented engine hoist fit in the back of my 9k?
Any help greatly appreciated!
Craig
'87 9kT 272k
'75 Bricklin SV-1
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