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Re: 440 lost oil press?
[Re: NITROUSN]
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03/21/15 09:22 PM
03/21/15 09:22 PM
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Missouri
StrokerPost
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Start with the shaft. If its ok check the pump. If it is ok check for a lifter out of its bore.
Thanks, had forgotten that could happen.  Also, if it would matter, this car "sits" most of the time, hardly ever gets driven. Just start it to move it out of the way mostly. 
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Re: 440 lost oil press?
[Re: GTXKARL]
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03/21/15 10:06 PM
03/21/15 10:06 PM
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Omaha Ne
TJP
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I had my 440 GTX idling and I lost my oil pressure. It took a lot to take apart to find the problem, but I replaced the pump and that wasn't the issue. I pulled one valve cover off to inspect and there was no problems on the left side. I pulled off the right valve cover five days later and I found the push rod went missing. I took off the intake to fix the problem and the lifter was out of the hole. I put the lifter back in and a new push rod and the oil pressure came back up.  
And will add, do not start the motor again until the issue is found. What you described could be a lifter out of its bore due to the aforementioned rocker arm/ pushrod, a hung relief valve in the pump, or intermediate shaft or several other issues. Use a drill motor to run the pump ( remember CCW)
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Re: 440 lost oil press?
[Re: StrokerPost]
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03/22/15 03:14 AM
03/22/15 03:14 AM
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Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
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As said keep the keys in your pocket. pull dist/intergear. preoil CCW with the 5/16 hex rod & holler what happens. I would tape the area of the rod that goes in the bushing (a bit picky but thats my OCD  ). first set timing marks on 15BTDC (either #1 or #6) to ease reassembly
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Re: 440 lost oil press?
[Re: RapidRobert]
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03/22/15 05:34 PM
03/22/15 05:34 PM
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Right here
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I got a problem once after a regular oil and filter change. Didn't get pressure after a few seconds so I pulled the distributor and tried to get pressure with a drill and hex with no result. The problem showed up to be the brand new oil filter! It took me some time to figure out...
70 W100 Power Wagon. 318 4-spd
70 Sport Fury 440 2dr HT
71 Duster 340
71 Charger Super Bee - 383/727
72 Charger "Sabotage" - 440/727 - Street/Strip
78 Warlock in beautiful patina
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