Re: Oil pump pressure

Posted by Tim Cole On 2012/11/17 13:44:09

Dear Bill:

That is slow. I would drop the pan and make sure the pick up isn't loose and sucking air. Especially since symptons indicate a mechanical gauge would also be slow.

When new the fast idle cam on the carburetor had the motor spinning pretty fast upon start up so oil pressure should be instantaneous. On senior models this symtpom indicates a clogged capillary tube to the gauge due to plating.

Good luck with your car.