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Weird Oil Pressure Problem

Old Jul 31, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Car: 1982 Camaro Sport Coupe
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Weird Oil Pressure Problem

I have a 350 in my Camaro, and whenever I push the throttle at any degree of hardness, the oil pressure drop all the way to 0. Then it steadily builds back up to around 45 to 50PSI. Then when I stop it does it over again, or when I mash the gas to the floor. I am using 20W-50 oil, if that helps any.
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor
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Why are you running molasses in your engine first and foremost?? Makes me think your covering up a bigger problem, very 70's mentality with the thick oil.

Anyways, first place I would personally check in pick up to pan clearnace, sounds like it might be too low in the pan. Drain the oil and try and sight up through it with a flashlight, pick up shouldbe about 1/4" off the pan floor. If nothing else, jack up the motor and drop the pan to verify/fix.
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