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| | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 45 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 45 | I just finished installing a used 1962 235 into my 55.2 3600. Engine runs good is full of fresh 10w30, seems quiet and is getting oil to the head as I pulled the valve cover to adjust the valves after cranking for a bit and it's got fresh oil up there.
I cant get a reading at the gauge. Gauge is T'd right at the side of the filter. I'm wondering if we don't have the oil lines to the filter reversed? I'm thinking the rear most port on the side of the engine is pressure and the center one is return?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,851 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,851 | Yes, that's the correct line placement. The pressure source is 2/3 of the way toward the back of the engine, about 4 inches above the oil pan rail. The return port to the crankcase is just above the pan rail, and is about 6 inches further forward than the pressure port. Have you tried using a direct-reading gauge attached to the engine without the filter connected to see what pressure is available?
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Yes, the one in back of the ex. pipe is the pressure & the one in front is return. The fitting or the tube may be stopped up. They are pretty small orifices.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | My buddy had this problem and it turned out to be a blockage in the fitting, right at the T. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 45 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 45 | Tried again this morning after posting, presto oil pressure is fine. Go figure. Maybe air in the gauge line from sitting since September. | | |
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