02-24-2007, 10:08 AM
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Sierra Grande Club
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Mexico USA
Posts: 2,433
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Re: Oil pressure
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Originally Posted by brak
These were mechanical gauges, and with any mechanical anything it can wear out over time.
the oil line leading to the gauge should connect at the top of the block (rear deck drivers side) directly behind the intake manifold.
Personally i would get a cheapo mechanical gauge (around 10 bucks or less), and check the pressure. directly off block (disconnect the stock line). If everything looks fine, reconnect the factory gauge and have a little peace of mind.  |
Is the stock location at the oil filter?
s/t
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1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. 
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