Re: Oil Pressure and...

Posted by JFH On 2009/7/1 5:24:12

Owen, in re-reading your post I realized I did not post the results of shimming the oil pump. I did install a shim and it brought the oil pressure from 20 lbs to just under 40 lbs.
I know its probably a lesson in frustration but I've poured Marvel Mystery Oil into the cylinders and let it sit for a day. I also substituted 1qt of motor oil with the same. My car came equiped with an after market top end oiler (very cool old device!), I will fill this also and let the car run at an idle for an extended period. I may be asking for a miracle but its worth a try.
If this proves futile I'll plasti-guage the bearings and go from there.
Thanks again all.