Finally fired the new motor up today! but...
06-23-2008, 01:11 PM
#21
I definitely agree...more oil pressure from thicker oil doesnt account for the lack of oil circulation, just that the pressure is higher due to the thicker oil being more difficult to circulate. Did you put the little plastic oil plunger in the back of the block under the rear cover, and did you put it in the right way??
I circled the problem...
06-23-2008, 01:15 PM
#22
GOOD! At least you know where the problem lies and can fix it without so much guess work!
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06-23-2008, 02:14 PM
#23
All those problems cause of plastic. Let us know how it runs when it all get put back in. Reading all these threads it makes me that much more aware when i go and put the engine back in myself.
06-23-2008, 07:00 PM
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06-23-2008, 07:17 PM
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What are your clearances set up to? Check that o-ring yet? What clearance did you have pick-up to pan?
I don't like putting a thicker oil in to remedy this situation...it's like a band-aid on a bullet hole (similar to putting a higher amp fuse in when one's blowing).
I don't like putting a thicker oil in to remedy this situation...it's like a band-aid on a bullet hole (similar to putting a higher amp fuse in when one's blowing).
Glad you figured out the plug issue, might be easier to pull the trans and rear cover than pull the engine again.
06-23-2008, 07:21 PM
#28
And yes, you're right again, pulling the trans alone would be so much easier, however, I have solid Spohn motor mounts in it and you really can't pull the trans after those are installed with an auto. I found this out recently when I tried. You need the motor to tilt backwards like it will with polys or the stock rubber mounts. With the solids you cannot rock the motor backwards to get to any of the bellhousing bolts on top.
06-24-2008, 01:00 AM
#32
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ht=plunger+oil
06-26-2008, 11:35 PM
#35
Never trust machine shops to reinstall ****.. These kinds of things have happened to me twice, causing low oil pressure.. I always make sure to survey all plugs and take lots of pictures if im working on a unfamiliar engine to make sure some little plug doesnt go missing..
