low oil pressure

chief · 01-27-1999, 10:12 PM

I looked at a 66 Ford truck this weekend, it had a 460 out of a Lincoln.It has very low oil press. 10psi at a idle and 25 psi driving it down the road.I think it should have more than that.The guy selling the truck said it was low because of big oil passages. I was wanting to know what you guys think about this.He wants $2250 for the truck.Other than the low oil pressure, and needing brakes the truck is in real good shape. Thanks Gary

Sparky · 02-03-1999, 10:06 AM

That low of oil pressure with a gauge you is a kiss of death. Low pressure like that could mean a spun bearing which may have damaged the crank. The low pressure could be a bad oil pump but I doubt it. If you can pull the oil filter and cut it open - spun bearings will show metal debris. If you already bought it put STP it and drive carefully till it dies - or rebuild it.

Keep shopping. Good luck.

01-27-1999, 10:12 PM	#1
chief Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: arkansas Posts: 8	low oil pressure I looked at a 66 Ford truck this weekend, it had a 460 out of a Lincoln.It has very low oil press. 10psi at a idle and 25 psi driving it down the road.I think it should have more than that.The guy selling the truck said it was low because of big oil passages. I was wanting to know what you guys think about this.He wants $2250 for the truck.Other than the low oil pressure, and needing brakes the truck is in real good shape. Thanks Gary

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02-03-1999, 10:06 AM	#2
Sparky Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Portage, Michigan Posts: 116	That low of oil pressure with a gauge you is a kiss of death. Low pressure like that could mean a spun bearing which may have damaged the crank. The low pressure could be a bad oil pump but I doubt it. If you can pull the oil filter and cut it open - spun bearings will show metal debris. If you already bought it put STP it and drive carefully till it dies - or rebuild it. Keep shopping. Good luck.