A bound up oil pump is unusual for sure and Mr. Z-16's hydro lifter spring
is one of those never say never deals. I think I would if you don't have (
you'll need it if you install a new pump anyway) oil pump pre oiling tool...
I would drop it ion and with my drill rotate it and watch the oil pressure
gauge. if the is a fluctuation in pressure and binding as you stated. IMO
it;'s time for a replacement
And as one guy said plastic gauge the bearings rod/main when you have
access after dropping the oil pan. You do not have to pull the eng to do
this job.
Gl Wayne
Clint: >Somewhere else to start looking is the pump driveshaft and see if
it's
binding up. An oil pump locking up is very unusual.
> > Well I found the cause of my dist gear brakage. My oil pump is almost
> > froze
> > up. I went to turn it befor putting in the new dist. And it is so hard
to
> > turn and it seams to catch (Hard spots). this is a 454 I never had
problem
> > befor in all my years dealing with chevys. Any input from any body
would
> > be
> > great. I am going to pull the engine to chang it but if there is more
I
> > need
> > to do Please let me know.
> > __________________
> >
> > Al Hembd
> > T.C.#2943
> > ACES #7258
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > http://www.cardomain.com/ride/858702
> > I reject your reality and substitute my own.
> >
>
>
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