Re: Oil Problems

[zee <zee@domain.elided>]

RossWal wrote:
> 
> Bryan (I hope this is going to Bryan, it was hard tell who was who on the
> posting),
> 
> I have the same problem on my 73 345, though the bottom end was replaced w/
> used  before I bought it so I don't know the year of my bottom end. Anyway,
> too high a rev down the freeway, and a clatter like you wouldn't believe
> develops. Only happened twice, now I know the limits.
> 
> I've heard the oil pick-up for the pump was changed in about 75 or so, maybe
> to resolve this problem.
> 
> Anyway, if you get info on the original thread on this problem would you pass
> it along to me? (I'm a recent digester so never saw the original discussion).
> 
> Thanks,
> Ross Walsmith


Your clatter sounds like lifters starved for oil. I don't get any
clatter at all. Probably because the pressure doesn't go below 20lbs.
You mentioned a change in the oil pick up. If anyone could expand on
this it would be appreciated.

Bryan