pyro wrote:gonna pick up a new sending unit tomorrow...ill post up my findings.
And they almost never do.
pyro wrote:gonna pick up a new sending unit tomorrow...ill post up my findings.
Well, just to keep the resurrected thread going, I have a somewhat similar issue with my 360 as the one mentioned above. Was going to post this today anyway, but figured since this post was up, would just stick it here.WasBlue wrote:I'm having a similar issue, running ~30 psi cold, once warmed up I read 20ish unless idling in gear, then the gauge drops to zero, spiking occasionally. I have yet to check pressure with a mechanical gauge, and that sounds like a job for this weekend.
1979bettywhite wrote:Found this in my research. A good how-to for this item:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engin ... -360ci-v8/
I see that BJ's carries it's own relocation kit as well now.
So I guess the first thing for me to do is check my gears and clearances in the current state? See if that is my issue to start?
I believe in reading this tutorial, it would not be too hard for me to do this job myself as a fairly new "mechanic of sorts"?
From what I've read, the gear end clearance has the most influence on oil pressure. It is possible that the gouges on the oil filter adapter could affect oil pressure, but I think how deep the gears sit into the housing has much more effect on OP. Thus the many tutorials on how to lap the timing cover to improve gear end clearance. The mid plate will not change the clearance unless you use a different thickness gasket. As the TSM shows, the gears are supposed to sit proud of the timing cover, and the thickness of the gasket provides just enough clearance for the oil filter adapter.1979bettywhite wrote:Thanks, I am going to take a look at it this weekend. Will go ahead and change the oil, may re-use the filter. It is a WIX and does not have many miles on it.
Guess the mid-plate fix would be the most simple and cheaper of the two options. But the relocation kit sounds nice. Higher volume after and easier access to the filter.
This is a good presentation - and the pictures are still there.az chip wrote:1979bettywhite wrote:Found this in my research. A good how-to for this item:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engin ... -360ci-v8/
I see that BJ's carries it's own relocation kit as well now.
So I guess the first thing for me to do is check my gears and clearances in the current state? See if that is my issue to start?
I believe in reading this tutorial, it would not be too hard for me to do this job myself as a fairly new "mechanic of sorts"?
Here is another thread on Jeepforum that explains a fix for the cover.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/amc-v ... d-1050446/