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Bobby wrote:
...again, I'm not so sure about over filling to boost oil pressure, if this is a common issue with '55's, it might be worth while to address the cause with a new pump rather than adding an extra quart which could conceivably cause other problems...
Bobby,
Good summary on oil viscosity.
Over filling the crankcase with an extra quart of oil is to raise the oil level to prevent sucking air into the system, not to increase oil pressure. Apparently, those who have done this have not experienced any problems with the higher oil level. I have not needed to do this and have no direct experience with this 'fix'.
I also agree with you that the 'repair' would be a new oil pump, rather than trying to 'fix' the noisy lifter problem by other means.
Thanks.
(o[]o)
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