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04-12-2004, 11:42 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Clanton, AL
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Oil Pressure Gauge
I just got a new '70 lwb w/ a 305 out of a mid-80's Camaro. Whenever I come to a quick stop after I've been driving a while, my oil pressure gauge drops down way low.
I just replaced the oil pump & screen. The previous owner replaced the timing gear, but only after all the teeth were stuck in the oil pump screen. I no longer hear it knocking when I come to a stop light from low oil pressure. So my question, Does the oil pressure gauge normally drop low (kinda like a gas gauge sometimes will b/c of the gas sloshing around), or do I still have a problem on my hands??? Thanks Guys.
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04-12-2004, 11:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Stockton, CA
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When you installed the new pick-up tube did you make sure it sat as low in the pan as possible? On a stock motor you will see a drop in oil pressure when you come to a sudden stop when the oil moves forward in the oil pan away from the pick-up tube of the oil pump. Also I am sure you checked but make sure your oil level is full. LOL Good Luck 70short/step
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04-12-2004, 11:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Texas
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Should have got a meiling M55HV woudlnt ever complain about low oil pressure. As long as it isnt going below 15 it will be ok
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