Well after some thought and a little help from those that know more than I do, I pulled the water pump and timing cover and low and behold the galley plugs ARE in place. Back to the drawing board.
So...Michael you may be right.
Tomorrow I will redrain the
oil, pull the pan and pump and check to see if the by-pass valve is stuck open or somewhere between open and closed.
If I am needing to replace the pump, any comments on high volume vs. standard?
A previous post described that the HV might not be the best choice in the long run. That the roller cam shaft and steel gear used on the distrubitor are not up to the forces required with the HV pump.
All .02 appreciated.
-John