Kid_Again
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- Joined
- Jul 6, 2004
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- Location
- NJ - Which exit you from?
- Corvette
- 65 SB Roadster, 66 BB Coupe
I have a continuing problem with too high oil pressure in the SB. I've swapped out the oil pump once for a Summit standard pressure pump and I still have high oil pressure. For example, I peg the oil gauge at start up, it shows 60#+ at speed and i have oil leaks which seem to come from the valve covers.
I just pulled the original pump and it has 1.25" tall gears. Is that a SHP pump or standard? I suppose I could also make sure I have a standard pressure spring. Any idea where to get the springs?
Although I'll do a complete diagnostic on the problem (with the help of VNV), I'm on the verge of saying that there's an obstruction in the block somewhere and just swap out a 383 short block.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
I just pulled the original pump and it has 1.25" tall gears. Is that a SHP pump or standard? I suppose I could also make sure I have a standard pressure spring. Any idea where to get the springs?
Although I'll do a complete diagnostic on the problem (with the help of VNV), I'm on the verge of saying that there's an obstruction in the block somewhere and just swap out a 383 short block.
Any thoughts?
Thanks