Im looking for what you guys would do in this situation.
I have a fresh 2,300 mile 383 4 bolt, built by an unknown builder. Very mild and very stock. I am certain the mileage is 100% accurate.
I drove the truck 80 mile home and with fresh gas it didnt miss a beat. Quiet, no knocks, pings, grinding, taps or anything wierd. However i noticed the 2"Autometer oil gauge was pretty low on pressure 10lbs at idle.
I know i should have checked it with a known gauge but...... The PO gauge install was kinda shady too,, it was an electric guage with the sending unit connected with a piece of 18" length of Grease gun hose And he rigged the sending unit strapped to the firewall so im sure the ground was bad.
So naturally In my Impatiient manner i yanked the motor out to put in my blazer, now im wondering while the motor is on the stand should i change the oil pump to a high volume high pressure pump, (its currently a M55a Per build sheet) and check some clearances, or not trust the gauge and run it.
Thoughts?
I have a fresh 2,300 mile 383 4 bolt, built by an unknown builder. Very mild and very stock. I am certain the mileage is 100% accurate.
I drove the truck 80 mile home and with fresh gas it didnt miss a beat. Quiet, no knocks, pings, grinding, taps or anything wierd. However i noticed the 2"Autometer oil gauge was pretty low on pressure 10lbs at idle.
I know i should have checked it with a known gauge but...... The PO gauge install was kinda shady too,, it was an electric guage with the sending unit connected with a piece of 18" length of Grease gun hose And he rigged the sending unit strapped to the firewall so im sure the ground was bad.
So naturally In my Impatiient manner i yanked the motor out to put in my blazer, now im wondering while the motor is on the stand should i change the oil pump to a high volume high pressure pump, (its currently a M55a Per build sheet) and check some clearances, or not trust the gauge and run it.
Thoughts?
