Very Low or No Oil Pressue. - Page 2

JMD · 06-30-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1965fastback

It could be the oil pump shaft becoming rounded and the gears are now clicking. Hopefully not, but it might be that.

I had not really thought about the shaft rattling. for sure this is your best hope

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1965fastback · 06-30-2009, 11:01 PM

Would the shaft make a noise that could be heard if it was becoming rounded?

AlexZi · 06-30-2009, 11:13 PM

The camera is right next to the distributor.

JMD · 06-30-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1965fastback

Would the shaft make a noise that could be heard if it was becoming rounded?

I really don't think so.... but, maybe.

JMD · 06-30-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexZi

The camera is right next to the distributor.

Hmmm... that MIGHT be the sound of the hex shaft slipping....

Might be wishfull thinking, but I would pull the distributor to look at the shaft. Just because...

If you had a way to really get ahold of the top of the shaft you could feesably pull it out to look at the bottom part of the shaft as well.

There is a retainer of sorts that should be on the shaft, but if a person could pull hard enough it would come off

1965fastback · 06-30-2009, 11:27 PM

Thats a new one on me, can't tell what that sound is really.

AlexZi · 07-01-2009, 01:21 AM

Ill get the gauge tomorrow morning and Ill post the results up here.

67mustang302 · 07-01-2009, 03:53 AM

Just stick a gauge on it first, but I wouldn't drive it in the mean time.

If you suddenly developed low oil pressure and mechanical noise at the same time, chances are it's time for a rebuild.

guitarman376 · 07-01-2009, 04:54 AM

This article now has me worried, where should the needle lie on an oil pressure gauge? mind reads far left, not in the danger zone, but somewhat close.

boogerschnot · 07-01-2009, 12:01 PM

Does it start out in the low side or does it go low after it warms up? My cam bearings were sticking out of the journals when I tore it down, no oil pressure at idle when it would warm up. I needed a rebuild and now Im good.