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Re: Slow to build oil pressure
[Re: Chilort]
#170491
12/19/08 05:17 AM
12/19/08 05:17 AM
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RapidRobert
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the 1st thing I would suggest would be to put a new wix filter on there. Some filters have a faulty drainback valve. Do you have a mechanical gauge to see what your psi is cold/hot. It may need a new pump or be worn bearings/lifters or both.
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Re: Slow to build oil pressure
[Re: RapidRobert]
#170492
12/19/08 07:00 AM
12/19/08 07:00 AM
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MoparforLife
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what weight oil? lighter oil will help.
Clean it, if it's Dirty. Oil it, if it Squeaks.
But: Don't fix it, if it Works!
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Re: Slow to build oil pressure
[Re: RapidRobert]
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12/19/08 07:57 AM
12/19/08 07:57 AM
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I agree with the filter swap suggestion. When I got my 400 powered truck it would take 20+ seconds at 1500 rpm to maintain ANY oil pressure. It would build slowly to 60+ psi only if I held the throttle. If I let it idle it would drop back to zero. As soon as I put a good (Wix) filter on it was fine. Ill give you 1 guess what brand was on it before (orange and rhymes with "cram").
Pete
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Re: Slow to build oil pressure
[Re: Chilort]
#170498
12/19/08 04:07 PM
12/19/08 04:07 PM
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yella71
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you might want to drop the pan and check to see if the pickup is not cloged. no flow no pressure.
71 challenger convertable, 64 sport fury 383 ci with factory air
99 sebring convertable
89 CTD pup
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