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kipps · 10-16-2019, 12:08 AM

Has the engine been opened up since it was last ran? I've read about(no first-hand experience) two things that could kill the oil pressure. There's a small oil gallery block-off plug inside the front cover. If missing, there will be absolutely no oil pressure. There's also something called a "barbell" in the back of the block. If missing, the pressure is supposedly very low.

10-16-2019, 12:08 AM	#8
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: yet another oil pressure thread Has the engine been opened up since it was last ran? I've read about(no first-hand experience) two things that could kill the oil pressure. There's a small oil gallery block-off plug inside the front cover. If missing, there will be absolutely no oil pressure. There's also something called a "barbell" in the back of the block. If missing, the pressure is supposedly very low. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!