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storm9c1 · 06-08-2012, 02:50 PM

I'm running a HV oil pump in my 383 -- I ran 10W30 dino oil (plus proper break-in additive) for the break-in period. The stock oil gauge is pegged until the truck warms up (needs to get nice and hot), then it falls down to a little over half at idle. I expect this to be normal. Lots of guys run HV oil pumps. I couldn't see how this could be a problem. But perhaps it could agitate another problem?

06-08-2012, 02:50 PM	#12
storm9c1 * That's interesting * Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,772	Re: Fresh Rebuild Losing Oil I'm running a HV oil pump in my 383 -- I ran 10W30 dino oil (plus proper break-in additive) for the break-in period. The stock oil gauge is pegged until the truck warms up (needs to get nice and hot), then it falls down to a little over half at idle. I expect this to be normal. Lots of guys run HV oil pumps. I couldn't see how this could be a problem. But perhaps it could agitate another problem? __________________ Tom Chevy by day... 1969 Chevy C30 Rollback Tow Truck -- 383 stroker, 4L80E 2011 Chevy Caprice PPV 9C3 6.0L 1995 Chevy Caprice 9C1 1994 Chevy Caprice 9C1 #3 1995 Chevy Caprice Wagon #2 1995 Chevy Impala SS Mopar by night... 1969 Dodge Charger 1972 Chrysler Newport 2dr Hardtop (27K miles) Plus others...