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| | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 4 | i have a 56 Chevy pick and i got a problem and maybe someone out has an answer. the level reads full, around 60 psi. when i make a right or left it drops down to zero and knocks. is it time for a new oil pump? i just changed the oil and filter less than 100 miles ago[s][/s] | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 283 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 283 | Something has happened with the oil pickup screen/tube.It probably fell off.When the oil is carried away from it in a turn, air enters the pump and it takes some time for it to reprime when the oil level returns to normal.
This will destroy the crank and bearings if allowed to continue.Damage may already have occoured.
Bob Taylor
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 4 | thank you for you help. i don't drive often i start it up daily,but it been over a year since she has been on the road. i will keep you posted. thanks again Bob. To 350 or 235 that is the question? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,177 Red dot, center of chest ... | | Red dot, center of chest ... Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,177 | thank you for you help. i don't drive often i start it up daily,but it been over a year since she has been on the road. i will keep you posted. thanks again Bob. To 350 or 235 that is the question? Whether 'tis nobler in the minds eye to keep the 6 cylinder or convert to the 8.....  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 283 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 283 | You can probably economically save this patient at this point by just dropping the pan and fixing the pickup tube but a bearing inspection and replacement if necessary while you're there would be a good idea.
This should be a 235 with replacable insert bearings so replacement is not complicated.
Bob Taylor
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 4 | i was thinking about replacing the oil pump, but your idea sounds better. | | |
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