Recent content by moparmike68

If the oiling holes are in the wrong orientation, could that cause low oil pressure or just lack of lubrication to the valve train?

Yeah I’m more concerned about the idle pressure being so low. When I speed up, the pressure does increase, it’s just when I get to a stoplight with it in gear that it drops low and I just get panicked. I haven’t heard any noise like ticking that would indicate pump starving for oil, it’s just...

Hot idle got as low as 10 , can’t remember what hot max oil pressure was probably 40 +, but like I said it’s been a while since I drove it and don’t remember. I know of a friend that has an old truck, 67 power wagon with a 383 and it has good oil pressure 80 cold and probably 50-60 hot. I don’t...

Correct, that’s how I figured that I had the right amount of oil , as you said. 4 qts in pan plus what was left in the engine and oil filter. Thank you for the heads up on the rocket arm oil ports. I’ll check that out. Thanks

Yes I am using the stock pan(402) and stock pickup. Not sure how to tell if it is touching the pan or not🤷‍♂️. Tried to look through the drain plug hole with camera, but cannot see a good view if the pickup. I really would rather not have to take the pan off since there are no leaks and it has...

Thanks for your reply. No over heating problems. New radiator etc . Oil is not frothy, is somewhat dark, but still has some greenish color of the oil( was green colored when new) No noticeable metal flakes or silvery particles at all in oil. I will cut filter open to see. I only use Wix or Napa...

need help please. I have a low pressure issue that I have been dealing with for a while. It’s 383 magnum rebuilt and has less than 1000 miles on it. Had low oil pressure issues before rebuild and still have similar issue after rebuild. Currently has new stock m63 standard pressure pump. (Tried a...