oil pressure for 427 aluminum block

Gaz64 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-29-2013, 02:12 PM

We had the same problem, bad hot oil pressure in one engine years ago.

Any large clearance within the motor will give low hot oil pressure.

In our case, rods and mains were in the middle of spec, BUT cam bearings were too loose.

patrickt · #2 (**permalink**) 03-29-2013, 02:26 PM

It wouldn't be as much of a nuisance if the engine wasn't already delivered, installed, and running in his car. It's not like a case of "my horn won't blow."

Considering how much dough we drop on these POS FE engines, you would think they would all be burned in on the dyno, run in nice and hot, and pressures and leaks checked and double checked. But NOOOOO.... But wtf, I'm not even sure were it came from.

Bernica · #3 (**permalink**) 03-29-2013, 02:50 PM

Patrick,
Take a breath and don't stroke out on us. We need you!

It is what it is, and he needs any help and/or advice we can provide. Yes, it may suck in the end, or maybe not. I think we all owe it to a fellow member to chase every corner. That's why we are here, right?



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