Re: Mopar 383 engine tech

[Gary Wilson <Gwwilson70@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like you have a cam bearing turned.   Or else the oil pump went
south.

On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 10:23 PM, MO ( Steve Mick) <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

>
> Hay all, today I got back to tinkering with the 64 Sport Fury with a late
> 60's 383. Checking the dwell, adjusting the carb and playing with the
> timeing.  I got it starting fairly well and set the idle at about 800 RPM
> with the lumpy cam it has.  I noticed the top end was makeing increaseingly
> louder noise. It has hyd lifters and they were working ok.  I checked the
> mechanical oil pressure quage and 0 oil pressure!! Previously oil pressure
> had been fine until today. Of course I shut it right down.
>
> It was running, so I know the intermediat shaft was working  the dist---but
> the oil pump?? Q uestion is, what is the route of the oil after it leaves
> the pump and oil filter?  I  think  a bearing  either main or cam has turned
> , shutting off the oil to the guage fitting and the valve train.  Any input
> is appreciated.............................MO
>
> {Steve Mick}
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