Posted by Ryp on December 16, 2002 at 11:57:44: In Reply to: Posted by on December 15, 2002 at 23:50:06:
I've got nothing else to go on so it looks like I'll pull the engine and check for those crank plugs...........say it aint so, Joe! thanx for the help, will stay in contact here. Ryp : I looked up what you are saying about the hole covered up and according to the pic one is covered : : : : It's still a prob that's for sure. This is what I've done: A new guage, checked oil pressure line for clog, new drain/return line (from filter canister), new o-ring on oil pan pick-up joint, checked gasket at the pick-up, looked for missing plugs inside galley, pulled pump to check innards, checked gasket matching and ports on engine/pump matchup. : : : : Here's my next question....when I checked for gasket matching I'd noticed that there are 3 (!) ports on the engine block to the pump mounting pad. Now, there should be 3 ports on the pump then....nope. Only have the 2 main ports (in and out) on the pump. The gasket that I'd used didnt have the hole for the 3rd port, it just covered it over and apparently I didnt catch that on assembly. So, I've got an engine with 3 ports and a pump with 2. : : : : Any comments/tips, or maybe even one of those 3 port pumps laying around somewhere.....and what the heck is this pump that I have, for something newer? : : : : : : : I'm still getting a tiny bit of flow, approx 2 or 3lbs. If it's my fault in the engine assembling process I could understand having 10-15psi if the crank clearances were poor, but the oil just isnt flowing well in the galley. Still acts like a galley plug was left off, just free-flowing back into the pan. : : still scratching this head of mine. : :
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