Re: Nice day in Florida

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/1/5 9:29:13

My recommendation would be to pull the oil pan if you don't know that it's been done recently. My 56 Carib has always had quiet lifters and was clean as a whistle under the valve covers but when I dropped the oil pan, while it was fairly clean, the inlet screen to the oil pump was about 50% choked off with sludge. Plus while the pan is off, check a couple of rod and main bearings, just for peace of mind if for no other reason.