Well, I went ahead this afternoon, and got a plug and plugged off the brass T fitting where the filter cannister oil line connects, and when I started the truck, I noticed it did take a few seconds before the oil pressure gauge needle come off zero, and once it did, it went to 35 PSI. I didn't notice much cold start engine noise as before, so I took the truck out for a short drive and it's running great and carrying 30 PSI oil pressure.
I do want to mention that when inspected the supply line that I removed, it had some oil sludge in the end so I suspect that the filter also has sludge. I suppose it's possible that when did the oil change a while back, and with the driving I have done, it's broke some sludge loose.
Anyway, I did take Hotrod Lincoln (Jerry's), advice and bougth a pressure gauge, which is supposed to be here tomorrow, and I will reconnect the filter cannister oil supply line and attach the new pressure gauge and see what my actual oil pressure is.
I am hoping that I am getting to the bottom of my problem, thanks to all who have replied. I guess time will tell.
Kevin
