That sounds low if you used the Kaase pump. I'd start by dumping the oil in a clean pan and look for signs of failure. Also pull the filter and cut it open. If it's clean, it may be something simple. Did it sound okay? I've been in your shoes a few times. Hang in there.
oil pressure issues
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/0906phr_big_block_ford_engine/index.html
I built my bbf step by step to this build parts etc... fired it up yesterday for the first time and let it warm up and the oil pressure was around 47 to 49 shut it off and let it cool down , refired it to warm up again and the oil at ideal was 22 psi. any suggestions untill I can reach my builder monday.
I built my bbf step by step to this build parts etc... fired it up yesterday for the first time and let it warm up and the oil pressure was around 47 to 49 shut it off and let it cool down , refired it to warm up again and the oil at ideal was 22 psi. any suggestions untill I can reach my builder monday.
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How much valve spring pressure? I've had bad luck with cam bearings in the past. BBF have woefully narrow ones....
Rob
Rob
What is your pick-up to pan clearance? What oil and what bearing clearances were used during the build?
Where are you pulling your oil pressure reading from the top or the front? It was suggested to me to pull it off the front. Sometimes you can get erratic readings pulling it off the top. I haven't tried it yet, because I am pulling my motor next weekend. Just thought I'd pass it along.
If it's got a roller ,check and make sure the lifters are in correct
what should the pick=up to pan clearance be?What is your pick-up to pan clearance? What oil and what bearing clearances were used during the build?
pick-up clearance should be 1/4-3/8"
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