Oil Pressure Dropped....

94GTConv · 09-15-2002, 05:05 AM

I'm stumped. My oil pressure dropped down to 10 psi when im at idle (normally 25) and 60-75 while driving (normally 100+). I have no idea what could be wrong enginewise. Anybodies .02 would be appreciated.
I'm hoping/praying it's just the guage or sending unit going bad.
Thanks,
Don

Hammer · 09-15-2002, 11:04 AM

Moving to Windsor Power....

94GTConv · 09-15-2002, 02:57 PM

Sorry forgot to add..... this is a 1996 GT with a 99 Cobra Shortblock+SVO blower.

Green9550 · 09-15-2002, 10:18 PM

Is this the stock guage that you are looking at, or an aftermarket one?

-Billy

93GTDIN · 09-16-2002, 12:47 AM

stop driving the car. Pull the distributor and check your oil pump shaft. If it is twisted or broken then you have solved your problem. If its not put it back in the oil pump and turn it with a drill to see if your oil pump froze up or is giving too much resistance.

94GTConv · 09-16-2002, 03:16 AM

It's an aftermarket gauge. Thanks for the advice. I'll check that tomorrow. Any other possibilities?

Coupe Devil · 09-16-2002, 04:03 AM

Spun a bearing??? Perhaos, happens to us a couple times a year in the big block motors.

Bradley

09-15-2002, 05:05 AM	#1
94GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So California Posts: 65	Oil Pressure Dropped.... I'm stumped. My oil pressure dropped down to 10 psi when im at idle (normally 25) and 60-75 while driving (normally 100+). I have no idea what could be wrong enginewise. Anybodies .02 would be appreciated. I'm hoping/praying it's just the guage or sending unit going bad. Thanks, Don

09-15-2002, 11:04 AM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Moving to Windsor Power.... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

09-15-2002, 10:18 PM	#4
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	Is this the stock guage that you are looking at, or an aftermarket one? -Billy __________________ 95' GT: 306, XL Ross Pistons, Ultra Lite H-beam Rods, Forged Scat Crank, 28oz Romac, 28oz JW flexplate, FTI ported RPM II intake, FTI ported AFR 165's, FTI custom cam, 75mm BBK Throttle body, 80mm Pro-M, 4800 PI stall, PA Super Comp AODE, Strange 33 spline race axles, Strange ultra lite spool, Motive lite 4.30's, Strange rear race brakes, Mega bite seniors, double adjustable uppers w/spherical bushings, Racecraft anti-roll bar, LPW rear end girdle, Metco d/s loop, A9L conversion, AFM PMS

09-16-2002, 12:47 AM	#5
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	stop driving the car. Pull the distributor and check your oil pump shaft. If it is twisted or broken then you have solved your problem. If its not put it back in the oil pump and turn it with a drill to see if your oil pump froze up or is giving too much resistance. __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

09-16-2002, 04:03 AM	#7
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Spun a bearing??? Perhaos, happens to us a couple times a year in the big block motors. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

09-15-2002, 02:57 PM	#3
94GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So California Posts: 65	Sorry forgot to add..... this is a 1996 GT with a 99 Cobra Shortblock+SVO blower.

09-16-2002, 03:16 AM	#6
94GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So California Posts: 65	It's an aftermarket gauge. Thanks for the advice. I'll check that tomorrow. Any other possibilities?

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