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krazy_texan · 12-13-2011, 04:18 PM

today i got it my truck just like normal to go to class had a couple of errands to run before going home, forgot something at home so went and got it and left again pulled up to a light and noticed the truck was idling a little rough, looked down and i have no oil pressure what so all at idle now when i give it some throttle the pressure is fine. so i thought i have had it on a major road where it was spinning higher rpms so maybe it needs to settle down for a little bit so i left it running while i was in the parts store, like 10 mins come back out and still no oil pressure now i know this aint good so i am going to drive my car to work tonight and this gives me a little more motivation to get that dang 350 built. but any one have any clue what the prob could be, could my oil pump be crapping out on me. oh the engine is a 230 or 250 inline 6 out of a later truck but i am not sure what its from or exactly what it is.

1963c-10 · 12-13-2011, 04:23 PM

Sounds like oil pump to me. Not that hard to replace in the I6. The 230, 250 and 292 from 63-66 used the same oil pump...prob around $45 or less.

markeb01 · 12-13-2011, 04:24 PM

Could be a failing oil pump, but sounds more like it might just be a few quarts low on oil. Also if the copper tube running from the engine to the gauge got pinched during recent activities under the hood, that might withhold a reading until the pressure gets higher.

krazy_texan · 12-13-2011, 05:23 PM

thanks for the input i dont think it could be the tube as i have never touched it and never had an issue with it until today. it could be low on oil i know it leaks a little but why would it suddenly start doing this today. i did come home and let it sit for about an hour, didnt think to check the oil but started it up and the oil pressure was fine i played with the carb a little bit to get it idling a little smoother i am going to drive it to work tonight and see what it does. then go from there

SCOTI · 12-13-2011, 11:08 PM

Uhmm.... check the oil 1st

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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-14-2011, 12:20 AM

It could be a pick up tube that has fallen off the oil pump as well.

66CHEV · 12-14-2011, 02:11 PM

yes certainly check the oil, had a similar situation with mine. only i checked the oil first thing, the dipstick read full so i put it back in and drove a little ways till i heard the engine starting to rattle. turned out the dipstick was not from that motor apparently so when it read full i was actually a couple quarts low.

krazy_texan · 12-14-2011, 02:44 PM

ok well i did check it and it does have oil guys i dont know why i didnt think to do that first thing

12-13-2011, 04:18 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Not good but it spurs a little more motivation today i got it my truck just like normal to go to class had a couple of errands to run before going home, forgot something at home so went and got it and left again pulled up to a light and noticed the truck was idling a little rough, looked down and i have no oil pressure what so all at idle now when i give it some throttle the pressure is fine. so i thought i have had it on a major road where it was spinning higher rpms so maybe it needs to settle down for a little bit so i left it running while i was in the parts store, like 10 mins come back out and still no oil pressure now i know this aint good so i am going to drive my car to work tonight and this gives me a little more motivation to get that dang 350 built. but any one have any clue what the prob could be, could my oil pump be crapping out on me. oh the engine is a 230 or 250 inline 6 out of a later truck but i am not sure what its from or exactly what it is. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-13-2011, 04:23 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Not good but it spurs a little more motivation Sounds like oil pump to me. Not that hard to replace in the I6. The 230, 250 and 292 from 63-66 used the same oil pump...prob around $45 or less. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-13-2011, 04:24 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Not good but it spurs a little more motivation Could be a failing oil pump, but sounds more like it might just be a few quarts low on oil. Also if the copper tube running from the engine to the gauge got pinched during recent activities under the hood, that might withhold a reading until the pressure gets higher.

12-13-2011, 05:23 PM	#4
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Not good but it spurs a little more motivation thanks for the input i dont think it could be the tube as i have never touched it and never had an issue with it until today. it could be low on oil i know it leaks a little but why would it suddenly start doing this today. i did come home and let it sit for about an hour, didnt think to check the oil but started it up and the oil pressure was fine i played with the carb a little bit to get it idling a little smoother i am going to drive it to work tonight and see what it does. then go from there __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-13-2011, 11:08 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,924	Re: Not good but it spurs a little more motivation Uhmm.... check the oil 1st . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-14-2011, 12:20 AM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Not good but it spurs a little more motivation It could be a pick up tube that has fallen off the oil pump as well. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-14-2011, 02:11 PM	#7
66CHEV Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 85	Re: Not good but it spurs a little more motivation yes certainly check the oil, had a similar situation with mine. only i checked the oil first thing, the dipstick read full so i put it back in and drove a little ways till i heard the engine starting to rattle. turned out the dipstick was not from that motor apparently so when it read full i was actually a couple quarts low.

12-14-2011, 02:44 PM	#8
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Not good but it spurs a little more motivation ok well i did check it and it does have oil guys i dont know why i didnt think to do that first thing __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO



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