new motor, 2 psi of oil pressure
04-27-2008, 04:47 PM
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new motor, 2 psi of oil pressure I ran it for about 20 seconds and it isn't clattering or anything at this point. I also did shim the oil pump a bit so I'm wondering if I screwed something up. I'm pretty damn sure I didn't pinch the o ring for the pickup either. Is there anyplace I can put a mechanical gauge other than under the intake to check oil pressure? Are there any plates/plugs etc. in the motor that could have been left out that could be affecting the oil pressure? Also wondering if maybe using my c5's pickup w/ the ls2 pan is affecting anything. I I highly doubt that though. Mains were at .0015" - .0020" and rods at .0025" - .0030" clearance. I rev the motor to about 2K RPMS and it'll get up to 13 psi or so and back down to 2 psi at idle. Anyone have any idea what the symptoms are if the guy who originally put this motor together forgot this "Barbell" galley plug? Any input is appreciated. The car is a C5 vette if that matters any.
***UPDATE*** I put in another oil pump I had lying around and I have the same issue. The front galley plug is also installed. Anyone know if I would see ANY oil pressure if the rear plug wasn't installed? How snug should that oil pump/pickup o ring fit over the pickup tube?
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Dave
***UPDATE*** I put in another oil pump I had lying around and I have the same issue. The front galley plug is also installed. Anyone know if I would see ANY oil pressure if the rear plug wasn't installed? How snug should that oil pump/pickup o ring fit over the pickup tube?
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Dave
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04-27-2008, 10:11 PM
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Well, i have verified that the rear oil restrictor (barbell) is not in place 
. Wonder if I have enough room to pull the motor forward to get the bellhousing/clutch off in my c5.
Dave
. Wonder if I have enough room to pull the motor forward to get the bellhousing/clutch off in my c5.Dave
04-28-2008, 09:43 AM
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well to do that, the trans, rear end and everything need to come out. As of now, I have the front engine cradle out (engine supported by some figures I had made) and the front accessories are on. All i have to do is yank the headers, the intake and all the front wiring and pull it back out. Unless you know of a way to get the Torque Tube out w/o yanking the trans etc out?? Or at least unbolting it all and sliding it back.
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Dave
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Dave
