LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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put a new set of heads, le2's and a cam xfi cam. new pushrods lifters and several other goodies. either way i cant get any oil pressure at first it was getting some but when i drove the car for the first time the pressure kept going to zero and stalling the car. what can i do?
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Does it have any oil in it?
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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o i need oil. thats the problem.

someone with a brain please offer a suggestion.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1995z2d8
o i need oil. thats the problem.

someone with a brain please offer a suggestion.
Look, HotRod you don't know how many morons...such as yourself, overlook the obvious. You're the one with the problem, not me, sorry for offering any type of suggestion.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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might have spun a bearing if your driving with no oil..i lost pressure and spun mine
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Don't run it anymore. You can first check the oil pump drive under the intake. Then you should check the oil pump and main bearings.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Make sure the check ball under the back main cap was installed. Unfortunately you will have to pull the motor to verify.

However, it may not be your problem. It would have zero oil pressure at all times if that check ball is not installed, not rising and then falling to zero.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by TWS
Make sure the check ball under the back main cap was installed. Unfortunately you will have to pull the motor to verify.

However, it may not be your problem. It would have zero oil pressure at all times if that check ball is not installed, not rising and then falling to zero.
Check ball? I just removed the main caps off and LT1 and there was no check ball under the back cap. Where abouts would the ball go? and what size is it?
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