RE: Low oil pressure-72 Cutlass

[77w30]

If it’s a deep sounding dull thud like noise it could be a main brg, as engine heats up oil thins out and cant maintain psi threw the worn brg’s. ron   1969 cutlass s 1969 442  cali car. assembly required 1972 cutlass convertable 1976 phx y-76 arizona regional car. assy. required 1977 cutlass supreme  (3) 1986 honda shadow vt 1100c  cruiser 1987 cutlass supreme 1989 chevy k-2500 4*4 pick up 1991 yamaha warrior atv 1994 chevy  caprice 9c-1 police pkg 732-986-6388 cell 732-254-9500 wk 2 pm best time to call week days web site. shows disc brake conversion using 79 trans am rear disc on my 77 cutlass,and my 77 restoration project, along with other toys http://home.comcast.net/~77w30442/wsb/html/view.cgi-contact.html-.html From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 11:30 AM To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: Low oil pressure-72 Cutlass   My oil pressure gauge on my Tic Toc Tac is normally at the halfway mark when idling, and slight above that when the throttle is open. Lately, I've been hearing a slight banging noise coming from the driver's side of the engine (350) doesn't seem like a rod knock and is heavier sounding than the tap-tap I would expect from the a bad lifter. The oil pressure gauge is only at the one quarter mark when idling and just BELOW the halfway mark under throttle. I'm also hearing more of a knock when under throttle. Milton, Fred, Chris, what's happening here?       Bruce 72 Cutlass Conv. 56 Mercedes 190SL Conv. 05 Caddy STS 04 Caddy SRX