Re: Oil pressure problems, maybe.

Posted by Bob E. On 2016/7/18 12:53:44

Howard,
To answer your questions:

I am assuming the coolant came out of the overflow tube as the puddle was in front of the driver's side front tire. There is a puddle directly under the flywheel so I will check radiator hose connections esp to the ultramatic.

I didnt hear the valve lifters clatter during this event. They did clatter when I first got the car a few months ago which is why I ordered the Vines oil pump upgrade. In the interim I overfilled the oil so that the level was about 1/2" above the Full line and that stopped the clatter so I haven't been in hurry to install the new pump/pickup.

The other gauges appeared to work just fine during the whole drive.
For your secondary mechanical oil gauge, where did you plumb it to the engine? Did you tee off where the current sender goes or is there another available location? I was thinking of an electric one so that I can view it inside the car while driving but still need to install its associated sending unit.

Peter: It did feel like a fuel issue to me as well based on fuel pump issues on more modern cars. I do not have an electric fuel pump for hot days. Temp was about 95 degrees when all this happened. I have a dual action fuel pump installed by a PO, although the vacuum section isn't working so I guess it's possible the fuel section could be failing. Maybe there is a way to rebuild those.

thanks for feedback, guys.